Secure cloud environments require more than moving files into Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or another cloud platform. For government contractors, controlled access, proper configuration, CUI scoping, enclaves, and shared system responsibilities all matter. This blog explains what GovCons often get wrong about cloud security and how to stay aligned with current CMMC expectations.
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.
Disruptions are unavoidable, but security gaps do not have to be. For government contractors, staffing shortages, PTO, turnover, shutdowns, and contract transitions can create real cybersecurity and compliance risk. This blog explains how GovCons can maintain security, protect sensitive data, and keep operations moving when key people are unavailable.
Backups are a critical part of business resilience, but they are not the same as recovery. In 2026, small businesses and government contractors need validated backups, tested recovery procedures, clear response plans, and secure restoration processes to keep operations moving when ransomware, outages, or system failures occur.
Downtime can affect payroll, customer service, compliance, productivity, revenue, and reputation. For small businesses and government contractors, outages are no longer just technical issues. This blog explains why downtime should be treated as a cybersecurity and business resilience problem, and how organizations can better prepare for disruptions.
Zero Trust is often discussed as a complex cybersecurity strategy, but at its core, it is about verifying access, limiting unnecessary permissions, and reducing risk. This blog explains what Zero Trust actually looks like in practice for small businesses and government contractors — without the buzzwords, hype, or confusion.
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