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In today’s hyper-connected ecosystem, your organization is only as secure as your weakest third-party vendor. As cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny intensify, third-party risk management (TPRM) and supply chain compliance are no longer check-the-box activities—they’re strategic imperatives.

If your organization works with the federal government—or even just partners with a federal contractor—chances are you’ve encountered the term NIST 800-171. But what is it exactly, why does it matter in 2025, and what should you be doing now to align with it?

In 2025, the landscape of cybersecurity compliance for government contractors is evolving rapidly, and the shift from the System for Award Management (SAM) Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 is one of the most notable changes. This transition marks a significant milestone in strengthening the security posture of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain, and it comes with new requirements that contractors must understand to stay compliant and continue doing business with the federal government. We’re going to dive into the key elements of this shift and what contractors need to know to successfully navigate the transition.

In today’s digital landscape, the alignment of business goals with IT strategy is crucial for organizations aiming to leverage technology effectively while maintaining a secure operational environment. Businesses must ensure that their IT initiatives are not only supportive of strategic objectives but also resilient against emerging cyber threats. By harmonizing these elements, companies can achieve a cohesive approach that enhances operational efficiency, drives innovation, and safeguards sensitive data.

Cybersecurity can be expensive, challenging, and often unrewarding. Cybersecurity and risk practitioners have faced challenges over the years to find the most effective metrics to show success and return on investment in cybersecurity efforts. Many organizations have taken a strategic approach and started to group security controls into programs. This approach provides those organizations the ability to share the holistic perspective and success, whereas it is more difficult to show success of an individual component. Data protection is one of those areas.

While there is no precise ‘how to’ guide on how to lower your cybersecurity insurance policy premiums because every single business is different, you can hedge the bets in your own favor. We’ve put together 4 tried and true best practices to help you up your chances of getting a more manageable cybersecurity insurance premium. Let’s review.