The CMMC 2.0 Pause: Why Defense Contractors Shouldn’t Stop Building Now
On July 13, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements,...
This week, the guys talk about a topic that everyone loves, PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliance! They rant about PCI-DSS compliance levels and standards, plus what first timers need to consider when preparing for a PCI audit. PCI DSS Legal Compliance can be tricky, but the team is ready to share tips about how to make your PCI compliance process simpler throughout the year and how to deal with the QSA (auditor), especially when the auditor doesn't understand your environment.
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Mike's Headlines:
Fake DarkSide Campaign Targets Energy and Food Sectors
Attackers Take Advantage of New Google Docs Exploit
Hit by a Ransomware Attack? Your Payment May Be Deductible
Mysterious Ransomware Payment Traced to a Sensual Massage Site
USB-Based Malware Is a Growing Concern for Industrial Firms, New Honeywell Findings Show
Fake Text File can Load Malware on Computers
Hackers Are Trying to Attack Big Companies. Small Suppliers Are the Weakest Link
On July 13, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements,...
If you’re an IT leader who just received a risk assessment report that’s 40 pages long with a list of findings you’re not...
If your organization is using—or planning to use—generative AI tools, you’re already carrying new risk. The major risks...
SOC 2 is an auditing standard that verifies how your organization protects customer data. It comes in two forms: