Hybrid work is now a normal part of business, but the endpoint problem never went away. Laptops, mobile devices, remote access tools, and unmanaged personal devices can create cybersecurity risk when they are not properly secured. This blog explains how small businesses and government contractors can strengthen endpoint security in 2026.

The Department of War announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements on July 13, 2026, pausing upcoming third-party assessment mandates. However, Phase I self-assessments, NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, DFARS 252.204-7012, and core cybersecurity obligations remain active. This blog explains what government contractors need to know as of August 2026 and how to stay prepared during the review period.

Summer vacations, lighter staffing, remote work, and busy schedules can create cybersecurity gaps for small businesses and government contractors. This blog explains why attackers take advantage of short-staffed teams and what organizations can do to reduce risk during the summer months.

Security awareness training often fails because it is too generic, too infrequent, or too disconnected from how employees actually work. This blog explains why annual training alone is not enough and how small businesses and government contractors can build a more practical, ongoing approach to cybersecurity awareness.

Employees play a critical role in cybersecurity, but constant warnings, training reminders, password prompts, and security alerts can lead to fatigue. This blog explains how small businesses and government contractors can keep employees engaged with cybersecurity without overwhelming them.