The 2026 secure communications control framework: Identity, certificate lifecycle, audit evidence and operational resilience

The 2026 secure communications control framework: Identity, certificate lifecycle, audit evidence and operational resilience

Security leaders rarely need another generic encryption checklist. They need a control framework that translates regulatory obligations, architecture decisions and operational realities into questions that can be tested. Secure external communication touches identity, data protection, cryptography, customer experience, third-party risk and incident response, yet it is often inherited as a feature of a legacy gateway. […]

Understanding the Best Secure Communications Networks for EW

by April Miller The modern electromagnetic battlespace shifts rapidly as near-peer adversaries advance their electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. Reliable communications directly affect situational awareness and operational coordination, yet the interconnected radio and command systems that modern forces depend on can create new cybersecurity risks. Building secure communications networks for EW requires organizations to balance connectivity wi…