Cybersecurity Blog

Posted May 21, 2026

Your AI readiness score is not a vanity metric. Here is what an honest 8-dimension assessment actually reveals about...

Posted May 21, 2026

Your team is already using ChatGPT. The question is what your AI acceptable use policy says about it. A working...

Posted May 21, 2026

NIST 800-171 vs CMMC explained: 110 controls, 3 levels, C3PAO assessments, DFARS 7021 enforcement. Plain-English...

Posted May 21, 2026

CUI vs FCI explained: FAR 52.204-21, 32 CFR 2002, NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 1/2/3 mapping, flowdown rules, and 5...

Posted May 21, 2026

DIY CMMC template packs vs RPO-reviewed compliance SaaS. 7 honest trade-offs to weigh before buying ComplianceForge...

Posted May 21, 2026

Step-by-step DoD SPRS score calculation guide for CMMC and NIST 800-171: weighted deductions, partial credit, POA&M...

Posted May 21, 2026

Definitive 2026 field guide to DFARS 252.204-7008, 7012, 7019, 7020, 7021 for DoD contractors. Plain-English clause...

Posted May 21, 2026

Definitive 2026 field manual on Controlled Unclassified Information: marking, protection, configuration, decontrol,...

Posted May 20, 2026

Cybersecurity services for Charlotte NC businesses. How Petronella Technology Group protects against cyber threats,...

Posted May 20, 2026

An incident response plan template for SMBs: how to detect, contain, and recover from cyberattacks. Build a...

Posted May 20, 2026

What to do after a data breach: identify and contain the incident, notify under NC law, and reduce impact. A...

Posted May 20, 2026

How to recover from ransomware: a step-by-step recovery plan for SMBs to minimize downtime, restore data, and avoid...