Tag: nist
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CISA and NIST Issue Guidance to Protect Cloud Identity Tokens
CISA and NIST issued final guidance to help protect cloud identity tokens and assertions First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-nist-cloud-identity-token/
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Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Amid Signs of Limited Targeted Exploitation
Google has disclosed that a high-severity security flaw in its Pixel Cellular Modem has come under exploitation in the wild.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-58704 (CVSS score: 8.0), is a privilege escalation flaw.”In Cellular Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code,” according to a description of the bug…
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NIST and CISA finalize playbook to stop token theft and forgery
NIST and CISA have finalized guidelines to help federal agencies and cloud service providers (CSPs) protect identity and access tokens from forgery, theft, and misuse. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/16/nist-cisa-cloud-token-security-guidance/
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NIST Issues New Guidance to Protect SSO and API Tokens From Theft and Forgery
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published new implementation guidance to safeguard identity tokens, access tokens, and assertions used in single sign-on, cloud federation, and application programming interface (API) environments. Released on September 15, 2026, NIST Internal Report 8587, titled >>Protecting Tokens and Assertions from Forgery, Theft, and Misuse: Implementation Recommendations for…
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Why Post-Quantum Cryptography Should Matter to Every Organization
Ken Russman, Director, Strategy and Risk September 15, 2026 “PQC is a business resilience issue, not just a technology upgrade.” Key Takeaways NIST has finalized its first post-quantum cryptography standards, and organizations should begin a phased migration to quantum-resistant cryptography. … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/why-post-quantum-cryptography-should-matter-to-every-organization/
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Mapping NIST CSF to ISO 27001 in practice
Mapping NIST CSF to ISO 27001 in practice For many UK SMEs, NIST CSF and ISO 27001 are not competing choices. They solve different problems, but they overlap enough that a well-designed mapping can reduce duplication, improve governance, and make… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/mapping-nist-csf-to-iso-27001-in-practice/
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Is Silent Network Authentication a Restricted Authenticator Under SP 800-63-4?
No. Silent network authentication is not a restricted authenticator under NIST SP 800-63B-4, and the reason is not that it passed a test. SP 800-63B-4 names exactly one restricted authenticator, “the use of the PSTN for out-of-band authentication,” and… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/is-silent-network-authentication-a-restricted-authenticator-under-sp-800-63-4/
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NIST CSF 2.0 Governance: Map Controls with Expert Assessments
Tags: compliance, control, csf, cybersecurity, framework, governance, lazarus, nist, risk, risk-managementIn 2026, organizations face mounting pressure to align strategic oversight with technical controls under the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Governance emerges as the critical function that transforms scattered compliance activities into cohesive risk management programs. Lazarus Alliance has developed proprietary mapping methodologies that connect CSF 2.0 governance outcomes directly to controls in NIST SP 800-53,”¦…
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Top 5 Cross-Mapping Standards for Risk Management at Continuum GRC
Cross-mapping standards has emerged as a critical strategy for organizations navigating overlapping regulatory requirements in 2026. By aligning controls across frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 and CMMC 2.0, compliance officers can reduce redundant efforts while strengthening risk management programs. Continuum GRC specializes in these integrated approaches to help CISOs achieve efficiency without”¦…
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NIST Warns of Unique Security Risks in Multi-Cloud Environments
NIST has set out 23 novel challenges that arise in multi-cloud environments and has encouraged the cyber community to find solutions First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nist-risks-multi-cloud/
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ISO 42001 AI Certification Audits by Lazarus Alliance Experts
Tags: ai, compliance, control, defense, finance, framework, governance, healthcare, lazarus, nist, risk, serviceIn 2026, forward-thinking organizations recognize that ISO 42001 certification transcends checkbox compliance, emerging as the strategic convergence point where AI governance meets rigorous multi-framework risk management. Lazarus Alliance experts observe that AI systems now underpin critical operations across defense, healthcare, and financial services, demanding controls that simultaneously satisfy ISO 42001, NIST 800-53, CMMC, and FedRAMP”¦…
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CMMC Compliance Assessments: 6 Key Steps by Continuum GRC
CMMC compliance assessments represent a critical evolution in protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) across the defense industrial base. As organizations navigate CMMC 2.0 requirements in 2026, understanding the nuanced differences between self-attestation and third-party assessments becomes essential for CISOs and compliance officers managing NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 controls. Recent regulatory emphasis on rigorous cybersecurity”¦…
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6 NIST Software Criteria for Financial Institutions
Tags: compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, dora, finance, framework, nist, regulation, software, threat<div cla Financial institutions face overlapping requirements from SEC cyber disclosure rules, NYDFS cybersecurity regulations, and sector-specific mandates like DORA in Europe. When your compliance team juggles multiple frameworks while your security operations center monitors threats in real time, the gap between technical findings and boardroom reporting grows wider by the day. First seen on…
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PCI DSS v4.0 Deadline: 5-Step Gap Assessments Now
Organizations handling cardholder data face an urgent imperative in 2026: transitioning to PCI DSS v4.0 requires immediate, structured gap assessments rather than reactive remediation. Lazarus Alliance brings first-hand audit experience across high-stakes sectors to highlight why a proprietary 5-step methodology outperforms traditional checklists, integrating risk management with cross-framework alignment to CMMC, NIST 800-53, and ISO”¦…
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Essential Cybersecurity Audits for Regulated Industries by Continuum GRC
In 2026, organizations operating in regulated industries face an increasingly complex web of cybersecurity audits driven by evolving threats and stricter enforcement of frameworks like CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3. Cybersecurity audits have become essential not merely for checkbox compliance but for establishing robust governance that protects sensitive data and maintains operational”¦…
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CMMC 2.0 Audits: Lazarus Alliance Cybersecurity Assessments
In 2026, defense contractors face a decisive shift where CMMC 2.0 audits move beyond documentation reviews to real-time validation of integrated risk controls. Lazarus Alliance delivers assessments that embed NIST 800-171 controls into enterprise governance, revealing gaps that traditional audits overlook. CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Implementation: Strategic Implications for 2026 The CMMC 2.0 Final Rule,”¦…
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CMMC 2.0 Audits: Lazarus Alliance Cybersecurity Assessments
In 2026, defense contractors face a decisive shift where CMMC 2.0 audits move beyond documentation reviews to real-time validation of integrated risk controls. Lazarus Alliance delivers assessments that embed NIST 800-171 controls into enterprise governance, revealing gaps that traditional audits overlook. CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Implementation: Strategic Implications for 2026 The CMMC 2.0 Final Rule,”¦…