On Aug. 27, 2026, OpenAI published a joint statement titled “A call for collective action on cyber defense.” More than 100 companies signed it, and the roster is the part worth reading first: Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Google, Microsoft, Oracle and Perplexity are among the signatories. Those organizations build the models in
For a long time, cybersecurity has been treated as a technical problem – something that lives with IT, gets summarized in a quarterly report, and only reaches the boardroom when something has already gone wrong. That framing no longer holds up. Every organization depends on technology to serve customers, support operations, and maintain business continuity. Here’s the reframe
PART A · CORE FRAMING 1. Why We Measure Maturity Cybersecurity investment without measurement is opinion. Boards approve budgets based on confidence in numbers. Regulators expect documented programs. Insurers price coverage against demonstrated controls. Counsel defends “reasonable security” against measurable benchmarks. A maturity assessment converts the question “how good is our cybersecurity?” from a subjective answer to
On September 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) published the final Acquisition Rule (DFARS Case 2019-D041) in the Federal Register, officially tying the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to DoD contracts. This rule goes into effect on November 10, 2025—a major milestone in cybersecurity regulation that will impact every contractor and subcontractor working with
In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. These changes aim to enhance the cybersecurity of electronic protected health information (ePHI) across the health and human services sector. With cyber threats on the rise and health and human services organizations increasingly targeted by
Maryland’s new data privacy law, the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) signifies a potential shift in nationwide compliance requirements. Enacted on May 9, 2024, and set to take effect on October 1, 2025, MODPA establishes stringent standards for how businesses collect, process, and protect the personal data of Maryland consumers. It aims to create
Welcome, everyone, to this edition of Executive Edge: Cybersecurity Readiness in a High-Stakes Environment, where we bring timely insights and sharp executive perspectives to the biggest challenges and opportunities facing today’s business leaders. For financial institutions and other high-stakes industries, cybersecurity readiness is essential—not just for risk mitigation, but to ensure operational continuity, protect brand
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) creates new standards for how businesses collect, process, and protect personal data of Maryland consumers. Effective October 1, 2025, businesses will face significant changes in data handling and compliance requirements. This article breaks down what is the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act and how it will affect businesses
Healthcare organizations are acutely aware of the importance of protecting their patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI) and their staff’s Personally Identifiable Information (PII). As cybersecurity threats continue to increase both in frequency and sophistication, the digitization of health information, including electronic health records and the increased need for data aggregation, means healthcare organization must increase
As we approach 2025, the health and human services industry is undergoing remarkable shifts driven by advancements in technology, an increased focus on engagement, and a growing emphasis on digital accessibility. These trends are not only reshaping operational strategies but also transforming how provider organizations interact with individuals under their care. Here are the top
