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What is the Cyber Assessment Framework? The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) is a cybersecurity and resilience framework developed by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It helps organizations assess how effectively they manage cyber risks to their essential functions and services. CAF 4.0 is primarily relevant to organizations in critical sectors such as energy, […] The post Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Version 4.0 appeared first on Centraleyes .

2026 update: CMMC Phase 1 began on November 10, 2025, bringing Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessment requirements into applicable DoD solicitations and contracts. The planned transition to Phase 2, which would have expanded mandatory Level 2 C3PAO assessments, was suspended on July 13, 2026 pending program review. Phase 1 remains in effect, but there […] The post NIST 800-171 Revision 3: The Impact on CMMC Compliance appeared first on Centraleyes .

Key Takeaways HIPAA compliance continues to evolve in 2026, but organizations need to distinguish between current requirements and proposed changes. HHS has proposed a substantial update to the HIPAA Security Rule. Until that proposal is finalized, however, covered entities and business associates must continue complying with the Security Rule currently in effect. Understanding the Core […] The post What Are the Key Components of HIPAA? A Detailed Breakdown for 2026 appeared first on Centraleyes .

Apollo Global Management has disclosed a data breach involving sensitive personal information after attackers gained access to parts of its cloud environment. The breach occurred between July 6 and July 10, 2026. Apollo later determined that the affected information may include names, dates of birth, contact details, home addresses, and Social Security numbers. The company […] The post Apollo Data Breach Shows the Risk Behind a Simple Phone Call appeared first on Centraleyes .

Cybersecurity risk assessments begin with quite a standardized set of tasks. You choose a framework, send questions to control owners, collect evidence, score the findings, and build a remediation plan. The challenge is keeping all of that work useful. What do we mean by a “useful” assessment? To explain, a cyber risk assessment captures the […] The post Best Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Software for GRC Teams in 2026 appeared first on Centraleyes .

NIST CSF 2.0 Is Now in Effect NIST released the Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 on February 26, 2024. The updated framework helps organizations of all sizes and sectors understand, assess, prioritize, and communicate cybersecurity risk. CSF 2.0 adds Govern as a sixth core function alongside Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Govern places cybersecurity strategy, policy, […] The post NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Tailoring to the Needs of Industry appeared first on Centraleyes .

Supplier risk management has expanded well beyond sending annual questionnaires to important vendors. A supplier may process sensitive data, host a critical application, provide components for production, support an essential business service, or depend on other organizations further down the supply chain. Each relationship creates a different combination of cyber, operational, compliance, financial, and concentration […] The post 9 Best Supplier Risk Management Tools in 2026 appeared first on Centraleyes .

Key Takeaways Enterprise buyers commonly expect a SOC 2 report before they sign, which turns SOC 2 into a revenue requirement rather than a back-office task. The work behind it still falls on a small team: collecting evidence, mapping controls, writing policies, and preparing for an auditor’s review. SOC 2 compliance software exists to carry […] The post Best 11 SOC 2 Compliance Software for Fast-Growing Companies in 2026 appeared first on Centraleyes .

Key Takeaways What ISO 27001 Compliance Solutions Need to Do to Support ISMS Goals ISO describes ISO/IEC 27001 as the standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS. Its risk-based structure means certification depends on more than completing the 93 controls in Annex A. Effective information security management software should support: How We […] The post Top 11 ISO 27001 Compliance Tools to Get Certified Faster appeared first on Centraleyes .

Key Takeaways Vendor onboarding appears to be a straightforward intake process in a third-party risk management program. But for third-party risk teams, the process carries considerably more weight. Each new relationship may introduce cybersecurity, privacy, operational, financial, regulatory, or concentration risk. The onboarding workflow needs to establish what information it will touch, which systems it […] The post 7 Top Vendor Onboarding Software Platforms for Third-Party Risk Teams appeared first on Centraleyes .

Quarterly Report filed 2026-08-07