Category: Awareness
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CMMC Phase II Suspended: What It Means and What to Do Next
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II, removing the November 2026 third-party audit deadline. But DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and your SPRS self-attestation all still apply. This is schedule relief, not scope relief, and here is what defense contractors should do during the pause.
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MSP vs MSSP: Which Does Your Business Actually Need? (2026)
Choosing between an MSP and an MSSP is becoming increasingly difficult as cyber threats grow more sophisticated and compliance requirements become more demanding. Many businesses invest in outsourced IT services expecting comprehensive protection, only to discover later that traditional IT support doesn’t necessarily include proactive cybersecurity. If you’re comparing MSP vs MSSP, understanding the difference…
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Tempel Steel Data Breach Settlement: Incident Response Lessons for 2026
Tempel Steel confirmed its breach on March 25, 2025. Twenty days later it was named in a class action, and by 2026 it faced up to $175,000 in fees plus multi-year liability, for just 5,192 employee records. Here’s what the settlement teaches financial, healthcare, and education IT leaders about response timelines.