Critical Infrastructure Part 1: What is Critical Infrastructure?
What is So Critical About Critical Infrastructure? Over the next several weeks we will be diving deeper and talking more extensively about the importance of protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure (CI), why it’s targeted, and how to defend against attacks. Hardly a day passes by without critical infrastructure attacks making headline news, whether on the […]
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 […]
Building a SIPRNet Enclave: Lessons Learned From the Field
TLDR; SIPRNet enclaves must be designed around DoD, DISA, and STIG requirements from the start to avoid costly rework later Scalability and long-term sustainment (patching, hardware refresh, re-accreditation) should be planned from day one Thorough, continuously updated documentation is critical to success and a smoother ATO process Early and ongoing coordination with DISA, DCSA, and […]
CISA and FBI Introduce New Guidance to Address Cyber Risks in OT Environments
TLDR; CISA, FBI, and international partners released new guidance to reduce cyber risks in operational technology (OT). The guidance focuses on securing OT connectivity as systems become more interconnected. The guide encourages OT vendors and integrators to adopt secure-by-design practices. Aims to protect critical infrastructure from advanced and nation-state cyber threats. CISA and FBI Introduce […]
DISA Advances Mission Network-as-a-Service Initiative for 2026
Tldr; DISA will launch Mission Network-as-a-Service in 2026 to consolidate combatant command networks into a single cloud-based environment called COCOMNet. The effort replaces geographically siloed networks with a unified, globally accessible architecture to improve security, interoperability, and data sharing. COCOMNet will be built on zero-trust principles, supported by federated identity and access management (ICAM) to […]