A Year in Review: Reflecting on 2024 at SecureStrux
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a year of incredible milestones, both for our company and the broader cybersecurity industry. From groundbreaking advancements in federal cybersecurity frameworks to the launch of innovative SecureStrux solutions, 2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and impactful change. Industry Highlights of 2024 CMMC Final […]
Compliance as a Service (CaaS): 4 Ways to Simplify Regulation
By replacing manual, time-consuming processes with smart automation, compliance as a service (CaaS) can help organizations stay compliant without the constant stress of wondering what might have slipped through the cracks. 1. Automating Monitoring to Stay Ahead One of the standout features of compliance as a service is its ability to automate continuous monitoring. CaaS […]
Master Nessus Scans & Offline Registration in Minutes
This blog contains two videos that provide expert guidance on configuring and registering Nessus for comprehensive vulnerability scanning, ensuring secure, compliant systems. Nessus Offline Registration: In this first video, Justin Sylvester walks you through how to install and register Tenable’s Nessus Vulnerability Scanner on a system that doesn’t have internet access. This is an important […]
Summer 2025 CORA Alert – Prepare Now
“If you want to stay connected, then you must be inspected.” The NCMS Annual Conference and Seminar wrapped up on June 12th, 2025. NCMS, Inc., the Society of Industrial Security Professionals provides development and training for its 7,000+ members in industrial security, cybersecurity, and classification management. Along with customer meetings and exhibition floor meet-and-greets, a […]
The DoW’s New Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Management
Breaking Down the Department of War’s New Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC): 5 Phases and 10 Tenets The 5 Phases of CSRMC. Click to enlarge. As outlined within the DoW announcement dated September 24th, 2025, DoW is looking to replace the Risk Management Framework with a “modernized” framework or “construct” that focuses more on current […]
CMMC 2.0 Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know in 2025 and 2026
The defense industrial base (DIB) remains one of the most targeted sectors by cyber adversaries. As cyberattacks grow in sophistication, the Department of War (DoW) is doubling down on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. For defense contractors, compliance is no longer optional; it’s a requirement. In 2025 and 2026, CMMC compliance will play […]
How a SecureStrux Mock CORA can Reduce the Stress and Uncertainty of Your Upcoming “Visit”
The Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) is the hot topic within the Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity community. Unlike its predecessor, the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI), the CORA is a dynamic examination of a site’s network worthiness, assessing not only the organization’s technical posture, but their cyber governance. In addition to the “baseline” assessment […]
Operationalizing Compliance: Turning Audits into Action
TL;DR Summary: PowerStrux is SecureStrux’s continuous monitoring and auditing suite for Windows, Linux (RHEL), and Active Directory environments. It automates log collection and reporting, turning raw event data into clear dashboards for easier audits and compliance. Features include real-time visibility, early threat detection, and simplified reporting to meet NIST 800‑53 and other regulatory standards. By […]
The Cybersecurity Trends Poised to Transform Defense Contracting in 2026
TL;DR Summary: CMMC enforcement will expand significantly in 2026 as requirements are phased into DoD and DoW contracts, making demonstrable, auditable cybersecurity controls a requirement for defense contractors. AI will intensify both threats and defenses, with nation-state actors using AI offensively while contractors adopt AI-driven detection and automated response tools. Zero-Trust may become a de […]
The Cybersecurity Trends Poised to Transform Defense Contracting in 2026
TL;DR Summary: CMMC enforcement will expand significantly in 2026 as requirements are phased into DoD and DoW contracts, making demonstrable, auditable cybersecurity controls a requirement for defense contractors. AI will intensify both threats and defenses, with nation-state actors using AI offensively while contractors adopt AI-driven detection and automated response tools. Zero-Trust may become a de […]