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EO 14028 Zero Trust Deadline: What Federal Agencies Still Need to Do by FY2025

May 15, 2026 · By Dr. Sarah Okonkwo, CTO

With the final EO 14028 implementation deadline approaching, many agencies are still grappling with identity governance, microsegmentation, and continuous authorization. We break down the four highest-risk gaps we're seeing in assessments — and how to close them before the OMB audit cycle.

Cybersecurity

April 28, 2026

CMMC 2.0 Final Rule: What DIB Contractors Must Complete Before October 2026

The DoD's final CMMC rule means contractors with CUI must have a C3PAO assessment on file. Here's a realistic 90-day readiness roadmap.

Cloud

April 10, 2026

FedRAMP Rev. 5 Transition: Key Changes to the Low, Moderate, and High Baselines

FedRAMP's shift to NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls introduces new requirements for supply chain risk, privacy, and software integrity that cloud providers and agencies must address.

AI/ML

March 22, 2026

OMB M-24-10 and the Federal AI Governance Framework: Compliance Checklist for Agency CIOs

The Biden administration's AI governance memo requires agencies to inventory AI use cases, appoint a Chief AI Officer, and implement impact assessments. Here's what's still missing.

Acquisition

March 5, 2026

GSA MAS IT Refresh: What's New in the Updated Special Item Numbers for FY2026

GSA's annual MAS refresh introduces new SINs for AI/ML services and cybersecurity — and updates price evaluation thresholds that affect both buyers and vendors.

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