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October is here, and cyber threats aren’t slowing down. This month, we’re diving into the CMMC Final Rule, spotlighting the risks of IT asset disposal, unpacking recent high-profile breaches, and previewing our presence at TechNet Indo-Pacific. Plus, we’ll explore how ISEC7 supports cyber resilience across enterprise and manufacturing environments.
CMMC Final Rules Takes Effect in Less Than One Month – Are You Ready?
On September 9, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) released the long-awaited CMMC Final Rule, which officially takes effect on November 10, 2025. This rule marks a major shift: CMMC is no longer just guidance – it’s now a contractual requirement. Contractors must be certified at the appropriate level before a contract is awarded. The days of “wait and see” are over.
The rollout begins with Phase 1 this November, requiring Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessments for new contracts. The DoD may also require third-party Level 2 assessments at its discretion, even retroactively during option periods. By Phase 2 in November 2026, third-party assessments will become more widespread and mandatory for a broader set of contracts. With less than 30 days until enforcement begins, organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) need a quick, reliable path to compliance, and that’s where ISEC7 CLASSIFY comes in.
ISEC7 CLASSIFY is the fast-track solution for contractors who need to get across the compliance line in a jiffy. It supports on-premises and hybrid deployments, integrates with high-side and low-side Microsoft
365 environments, and enforces mobile data classification policies at the point of creation – capabilities that align with the rationale behind DISA’s own adoption.
Additionally, ISEC7 Government Services can assist with compliance assessments, mobile policy enforcement, and secure configuration of mobile endpoints. If you're looking for a practical, scalable solution to meet CMMC requirements, ISEC7 offers a fighting chance to get compliant, fast.
Time for an Honest Look at Your Ecosystem
If recent headlines have proven anything, it’s that cyberattacks can strike any organization, regardless of size or sector. A self-replicating supply chain attack known as “Shai-Hulud” compromised over 500 NPM packages, stealing developer credentials and spreading across ecosystems. A prompt injection vulnerability in Salesforce’s AI-powered Agentforce tool raised alarms about the exposure of sensitive CRM data. Jaguar Land Rover was forced to halt production due to a ransomware attack. Even Google wasn’t immune as hackers accessed business customer data through a social engineering campaign, prompting a phishing warning to 2.5 billion Gmail users.
These incidents are a stark reminder that no organization is too big – or too small – to be targeted. That’s why now is the time to take an honest look at your own ecosystem. Are your mobile endpoints secure? Do you have visibility into threats as they emerge? Are your data classification policies enforced before sensitive information is shared?
ISEC7 helps organizations answer these questions with confidence. The ISEC7 SEVENCEES platform provides centralized monitoring and incident response capabilities for mobile fleets, while ISEC7 CLASSIFY prevents data leakage by enforcing classification policies before data is stored or shared. Additionally, ISEC7’s Managed Services offerings are packaged, yet flexible, to fit the unique
requirements of the client environment. ISEC7’s mobility experts and engineers work with our clients to incorporate strategic goals and understand which resources and tools fit into the larger picture of their organization‘s mission, allowing our clients to focus on more pressing matters like reducing costs and improving operational efficiency, all while gaining access to specialized expertise and technology that might otherwise be unavailable.
Whether you're a small agency or a global enterprise, assessing your cybersecurity risk posture is no longer optional. ISEC7 offers scalable, objective solutions tailored to your operational needs, so you can stay ahead of the next threat, not just react to it.
ISEC7 at TechNet Indo-Pacific 2025
TechNet Indo-Pacific 2025, taking place October 28–30 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu, is the largest strategic defense event of its kind in the Indo-Pacific Rim. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii, the conference brings together military leaders, government agencies, industry innovators, and academia to address the region’s most pressing security challenges. This year’s
theme, “Sword & Shield: Ensuring a Secure, Free, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific,” reflects the growing importance of resilient, secure collaboration across the Indo-Pacific theater – from the African east coast to the U.S. west coast. Now in its 40th year, the event features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and an Innovation Showcase, with sessions covering topics like AI at the edge, cyber operations, zero trust, and supply chain security. ISEC7 will be in attendance, and we look forward to
seeing you there!
IT Asset Disposal: A Hidden Security Risk
As mobile fleets grow and refresh cycles accelerate, many organizations are realizing that retired IT equipment poses a serious security risk. Improperly decommissioned devices can become soft targets for data breaches, regulatory violations, and reputational damage. For example, in their audit of cybersecurity of DoD classified mobile devices, the DoD Office of Inspector General found that DISA and USEUCOM did not consistently disable or remove inactive user accounts and devices, even though Federal agencies are required to develop and implement standardized access control methodologies, including procedures to create, enable, modify, disable, and remove user accounts and devices. That’s why IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) is now a mission-critical part of cybersecurity and compliance strategy. Certified destruction, audit trails, and chain-of-custody documentation are becoming standard best practices.
This shift is especially urgent in the manufacturing sector, where a recent LevelBlue report revealed that only 32% of leaders feel prepared for AI-powered threats and deepfakes. DDoS readiness is also low, prompting a broader move toward cybersecurity-first cultures. Manufacturers face unique challenges: legacy systems, non-standard mobile devices, limited IT staffing, and high-value intellectual property all increase risk exposure.
ISEC7 helps address these challenges with solutions tailored to complex operational environments. Our Government Services team ensures secure mobile lifecycle management, including decommissioning and disposal. Meanwhile, ISEC7 SPHERE enables better hardware oversight and lifecycle control – even in distributed or resource-constrained settings. Whether you're managing a mobile fleet or securing a global supply chain, ISEC7 helps you build resilience from the inside out.
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Did You Know?
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Launched in October 2004 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, this initiative was created to raise awareness about online safety and empower individuals and organizations to protect themselves from cyber threats. October is also a popular month for hackers; according to multiple reports, cyberattacks often spike in October, taking advantage of distracted users, holiday planning, and end-of-year budget cycles. It’s a timely reminder to double down on security awareness and endpoint protection.
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