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North Korean Kimsuky Actors Leverage Malicious QR...

The FBI warns that North Korean state-sponsored cyber threat group Kimsuky is leveraging malicious QR codes in targeted spearphishing campaigns against think tanks, academic institutions, government organizations, and foreign policy…

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Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit...

Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning organizations about an ongoing campaign by Iranian-affiliated advanced persistent threat actors targeting internet-connected programmable logic controllers and other operational technology devices across U.S. critical infrastructure…

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A Possible Approach for Evaluating AI Standards...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly important across government, industry and society, organizations need better ways to assess whether AI standards achieve their intended goals. This NIST report presents a proposed…

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Privacy Persevering: How State Chief Privacy...

State chief privacy officers are playing an increasingly critical role in managing data governance, risk, and compliance across government agencies. This NASCIO survey highlights how privacy programs are maturing despite…

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Ensuring Government Use of Secure Unmanned...

OMB Memorandum M-26-02 establishes federal policy for the secure procurement and use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The guidance highlights risks associated with foreign-manufactured drones, including data breaches, surveillance, and…

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Adopting a Risk-Based Approach to Software and...

OMB Memorandum M-26-05 directs federal agencies to implement a risk-based approach to software and hardware security, emphasizing flexibility over compliance-driven frameworks. The memo rescinds prior policies (M-22-18 and M-23-16) that…

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Competition is the New Global Risk!

In January 2026, global leaders at the World Economic Forum increasingly identified competitive dynamics as a central contributor to rising instability in the international system. Aggressive use of economic tools…

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Clarifying Cloud Foundations PaaS vs. IaaS for...

This ATARC cATO Working Group paper explains how Federal agencies should choose between Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) to support secure modernization and faster mission delivery. The report outlines how…

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100 Days to CIS Benchmarks Implementation

This guide outlines a practical 100-day roadmap for implementing Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks to strengthen organizational cybersecurity and align with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53. It explains…

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Go Further, Faster with AI: How Governance...

Strong governance accelerates AI adoption rather than slowing innovation. Based on a global executive survey, the report shows organizations with mature AI governance achieve greater efficiency, security, and adoption while…

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Building Community-Based Resilience

Governments are facing more frequent and complex disasters, requiring preparedness models that distribute decision-making and resources closer to impacted communities. Through case studies spanning wildfire response, small business disaster recovery,…

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The Frontline is Everywhere!

The quote from the new head of the UK spy agency M16, Blaise Metreweli, captures the essence of this quarter’s Client Advisory. Risk surrounds us and the exposure from actions…

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The Role of EHR Integration in Streamlining the...

EHR integration streamlines healthcare billing by linking clinical documentation directly with financial workflows. It reduces errors, strengthens regulatory compliance, accelerates reimbursements, and lowers administrative burden. Integrated systems also improve transparency,…

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The CFPB’s 2025 Annual Report examines how debt collection practices affected consumers during 2024, drawing on complaint data, supervision findings, enforcement actions, and policy developments. It highlights recurring consumer issues…

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Examination Priorities

The SEC’s Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities outline where regulators are focusing as market complexity, technology adoption, and risk continue to evolve. The report highlights key areas of scrutiny across…

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