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How confident are you in your CMMC compliance strategy? If you’re unsure, keep reading. 👇 CMMC isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a requirement for securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). So how do you ensure you meet these strict cybersecurity standards? 🔒 Lock down your communications – No unencrypted email attachments or public file-sharing links. 🔑 Enforce strict access controls – Multi-factor authentication, role-based permissions, and audit logs are a must. 📂 Use secure file-sharing – End-to-end encryption, FedRAMP-compliant storage, and system monitoring are essential. That’s where Kiteworks comes in. Kiteworks supports nearly 90% of CMMC Level 2 requirements, giving you: ✅ Automated compliance reporting ✅ Full visibility into file-sharing activities If it’s private, kite it. 👉 Visit our website to learn more. #CMMC #Compliance #Cybersecurity #Kiteworks

You don’t know it yet, but you’re probably minutes away from making a huge mistake. Minutes away from that stomach-turning “Oh S---t” moment we all dread. 📧 Sending sensitive data over email without encryption 🛡️ Clicking a phishing link disguised as a vendor invoice 🚨 Leaking CUI because “it was just a quick send” These moments can cost you everything— ☠️ Compliance violations 💸 Massive fines 📉 Data loss 🗞️ Reputational damage In regulated industries, keeping email communications private isn’t optional—it’s the law. CUI, PHI, IP, and other private data must be protected from falling into the wrong hands. 🎯 For defense contractors, CMMC compliance isn’t just a requirement—it’s survival. That’s why leaders in the Defense Industrial Base rely on Kiteworks: ✅ Protects CUI and FCI in secure emails, file transfers, web forms, MFT, SFTP, and more ✅ FedRAMP High Ready Status ✅ Supports ~90% of CMMC Level 2 controls ✅ Blocks phishing attacks with advanced filters and MFA ✅ Offers unified audit trails, encryption, AI data protection, and policy enforcement across your entire content ecosystem Whether you’re sharing a file or sending a sensitive email—if it’s private, kite it. 👉 Visit our website to learn more. How is your org protecting its sensitive content today? 👇 #CMMC #EmailSecurity #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity #GenerativeAI #Compliance #ZeroTrust #Kiteworks

“American car rental company Hertz has suffered a data breach linked to last year’s exploitation of Cleo zero-day vulnerabilities by a ransomware gang. The breach resulted in information of an unknown number of customers of Hertz and Hertz’s subsidiaries Dollar and Thrifty to be compromised. … Hertz, which operates in 160+ countries around the world under various brands, has published notices aimed at customers in the US, EU, Canada, UK and Australia. … Hertz Corporation did not share the total number of individuals affected by this breach, but it could be considerable given that the various notices were meant for customers across three continents.” 👉 Read the article: https://hubs.ly/Q03hQjpN0 With Kiteworks, organizations effectively manage third-party risk with maximum visibility and control over the PII, PHI, and IP employees share with third parties. Visit our website to learn more. #cybersecurity #databreach #compliance #dataprotection #datasecurity

📊 CMMC 2.0 Readiness: What Sets Top Performers Apart? New research from The Kiteworks and Coalfire "State of CMMC 2.0 Preparedness in the DIB" report shows that: ✅ DIB organizations that perform a gap analysis are 73% more likely to have fully documented cybersecurity policies. ✅ Documentation maturity directly impacts readiness for CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance. ✅ Strategic planning = higher confidence and faster audit prep. 💬 Curious - has your organization started preparing yet? What’s been the biggest challenge? 👉 Dive into the blog for the full research breakdown: https://hubs.ly/Q03dJGGq0 👉 Link to download the report in the comments. If it’s private, kite it. #CMMC #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DIB #Kiteworks #Coalfire

Think compliance is boring? Not when there are GOATS involved. 🐐 Kiteworks is the G.O.A.T. of Data Compliance, and we’re making it maah-velous at RSA Conference. 📸 Pose with our tiny goat herd 🎁 Grab a Polaroid memory ✅ Learn how Kiteworks makes data compliance seamless 📍RSA Conference | Booth #235 🗓 April 28 – May 1, 2025 💚 Schedule a demo and we’ll make a $100 donation to 4-H! https://hubs.ly/Q03hK0520 🐐 Goat says: “I’ve got 99 problems but compliance ain’t one because of Kiteworks.” #KiteworksIsTheGOAT #RSAC2025 #Cybersecurity #Kiteworks #PrivateDataNetwork

Exciting news! 🚀 Kiteworks and Wasabi Technologies have partnered up to transform how organizations manage, secure, and transfer sensitive data—delivering big savings and stronger security. 🔑 Key Benefits of Our Integrated Solution: ✅ Lower Costs: Slash cloud storage expenses by up to 80% compared to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud—without compromising performance. ✅ Enhanced Security & Compliance: The integration combines Wasabi’s secure, high-performance cloud storage with Kiteworks’ Private Data Network (PDN), ensuring secure management of sensitive data. Both solutions meet rigorous security standards, including FedRAMP® Ready High and FedRAMP Moderate Authorized (since 2017), SOC 2, IRAP, and ISO 27001/27017/27018. ✅ Seamless Integration & Automation: Simplify migrations and ongoing operations with automated secure file transfers and comprehensive visibility. ✅ Reduced Risk: Leverage built-in security defenses, antivirus, zero-trust access, and enforceable policies for maximum protection. Together, we’re empowering highly regulated industries—healthcare, finance, government, and more—to achieve operational excellence, cost savings, and robust compliance. 👉 Learn more about this powerful partnership and how it can benefit your organization today. https://hubs.ly/Q03hCcjF0 #Cybersecurity #Compliance #PDN #Kiteworks #Wasabi Climb Channel Solutions NA Wasabi Partner Network

🔒 Is your organization treating data protection as a strategic edge—or just a checkbox? Too many still see privacy as a compliance task. But the new Cisco 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study reveals what privacy leaders already know: 💡 Privacy = Business Performance ✅ 96% of organizations report positive ROI from privacy investments ✅ Faster sales cycles ✅ Fewer security losses ✅ More loyal customers ✅ Greater success with AI adoption 🌍 Companies are also seeking local data storage with global compliance support—a clear signal that holistic data protection isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential. 👉 In our latest newsletter, we unpack the full report—and how the Kiteworks Private Data Network helps unify, secure, and streamline your sensitive data flow. #DataPrivacy #RiskManagement #Cybersecurity #AI #Compliance

📊 2024’s Top 11 Data Breaches — Ranked by Real-World Risk Forget record counts. This year, 1.7 billion individuals received breach notifications—but the true impact goes deeper. Kiteworks' latest report uses our Risk Exposure Index (REI) to evaluate each breach based on data sensitivity, regulatory blowback, financial losses, and third-party exposure. Here’s what stood out: ✅ Mega-breaches are the new normal • National Public Data: 2.9B records exposed (REI: 8.93) • Ticketmaster: 560M individuals impacted ✅ Financial services > healthcare in breach frequency • 3 of the top 11 breaches hit financial institutions ✅ Third-party risk dominates • 64% of major breaches originated via vendors • Change Healthcare earned a perfect 10.0 for Supply Chain Risk ✅ Sophistication matters • Attack complexity ranged from 5.4 to 8.4 • Top breaches used zero-days and advanced persistence 🔍 Our correlation analysis found: • Financial loss (r=0.84) and data sensitivity (r=0.78) drive severity • Record count? Only r=0.61 💡 Takeaway: What was stolen matters more than how much—and your vendor chain is now your biggest vulnerability. 👉 Link to read more about the report in the comments. #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #RiskExposure #Kiteworks

🔐 Still using unvalidated encryption? That’s a CMMC fail waiting to happen. 🔐 If you're aiming for CMMC 2.0 Level 2, FIPS 140-3 isn’t optional - it's mandatory. 🚨 Enforcement starts in 2025. The clock’s ticking. In our latest blog, we breakdown: ✅ Why FIPS 140-3 is non-negotiable for protecting CUI ✅ How it impacts your CMMC scoring ✅ Pro tips for getting and staying compliant ✅ How Kiteworks removes the guesswork with our validated module (Cert #4724) 💡 Don’t wait until the audit to find out you’re not ready. If it’s private, kite it. 👉 Read the full blog: https://hubs.ly/Q03hcr6V0 #CMMC #FIPS1403 #Cybersecurity #DIB #NIST #Kiteworks

Before the breach: 🧍“We should really look into a Private Data Network (PDN)...” After the breach: 🙌 “You’re a genius! Why didn’t you say something sooner?” Sound familiar? 😅 Don’t wait until it’s too late, secure your sensitive data with a PDN. A PDN isn’t just a buzzword. It: ✅ Unifies file transfers, email, and web forms ✅ Applies consistent encryption and policy enforcement ✅ Tracks every action in an immutable audit trail ✅ Makes third-party collaboration secure and compliant ✨ Be the hero before the breach. 👉 Visit our website to learn how the Kiteworks PDN keeps your data (and your sanity) protected. If it’s private, kite it. #Cybersecurity #Compliance #ZeroTrust #MFT #PDN #Kiteworks #KiteworksPDN