CMMC Level 2 readiness is no longer a “future problem” for defense contractors.
In 2026, organizations across the Defense Industrial Base are facing increasing pressure to operationalize cybersecurity controls, document evidence properly, and prepare for third-party assessments tied to DoD contract eligibility.
The biggest challenge we continue to see? Companies often underestimate the operational and documentation maturity required to successfully achieve and maintain compliance.
We put together a practical guide covering:
✔️ CMMC Level 2 requirements
✔️ Assessment expectations
✔️ Common compliance gaps
✔️ Documentation and evidence preparation
✔️ Implementation considerations for 2026
Read the full guide here: https://t.co/VvWiOqi5Hf
#CMMC #CMMC2 #NIST800171 #Cybersecurity #GovCon #DefenseIndustrialBase #Compliance #FrameworkSecurity
Most boards are asking the wrong AI question in 2026.
Not: “Are we using AI?”
But: “Do we actually understand the risks we’ve already introduced?”
AI risk is no longer theoretical. It’s operational.
Shadow AI, agentic workflows, prompt injection, third-party model dependencies, data leakage, compliance exposure, reputational damage - these are now board-level concerns, not just IT issues. Recent guidance from NIST and enterprise governance leaders shows that AI risk management is quickly becoming a core business discipline, not an optional security exercise.
What many organizations still miss:
✅ AI governance is not about blocking tools
✅ Traditional cyber risk frameworks are often insufficient
✅ The real challenge is visibility, accountability, and ongoing assessment
See Framework Security's take on what boards should actually be asking in 2026. https://t.co/tdSJsm1Gzd
#AI #CyberSecurity #Governance #RiskManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #BoardLeadership #InfoSec #Compliance #EnterpriseAI
Many agentic AI concepts perform well in controlled demos, but translating them into reliable production systems introduces a different set of challenges.
At Framework Security, we recently shared our perspective on what it takes to build agentic systems that operate effectively in real-world environments:
https://t.co/yuGEu2jnji
Key considerations:
• Context management is a design constraint, not an afterthought
• System architecture often drives outcomes more than model selection
• Structured inputs, outputs, and tool interactions are critical for consistency
• Reliability comes from disciplined orchestration, not emergent behavior
As organizations continue to operationalize AI, success will depend less on experimentation and more on engineering rigor.
A recent report highlights a significant shift in how vulnerabilities are being discovered. Anthropic’s latest research indicates that AI systems can identify thousands of previously unknown (zero-day) vulnerabilities across major operating systems and browsers, with a reported 72% exploit success rate.
This is not just an incremental improvement in tooling, it represents a step change in capability.
At this scale, vulnerability discovery is no longer constrained by human bandwidth. AI can continuously analyze complex codebases, identify weaknesses, and validate exploitability at a pace that materially compresses the timeline between discovery and risk exposure.
For security teams, this raises important considerations:
• The window between vulnerability discovery and exploitation is shrinking
• Traditional patching cycles may no longer be sufficient on their own
• Greater emphasis is needed on detection, response, and runtime protections
While this research demonstrates the defensive potential of AI, it also underscores how quickly these capabilities could be leveraged offensively.
Security strategies will need to evolve accordingly, prioritizing resilience, visibility, and speed.
📄 Full report: https://t.co/zxU7NOplG9
#InformationSecurity #AppSec #CloudSecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
Looking for an AI builder and admin in LA who's already running @openclaw. 🦞
We need someone who saw the repo, fixed the config, and got agents running last month because you *had* to see how it worked.
We are Framework Security, a seven-year-old cybersecurity consulting firm with 5 human employees, each using a brand-new Mac Mini running OpenClaw for the past 2 months.
Below is the link to the job description if anyone is interested. We are only seeking someone who is in the greater LA area. Even though our team works at home 90% of the time, we still see value in grabbing lunch or a beer and working through a problem on our laptops in the same room.
https://t.co/uOO5ozy3C8
Come automate security & ops with us @FrameworkSec.
#AI #Agents #CyberSecurity #LosAngeles #Hiring @steipete
The Crunchbase breach isn’t just another headline — it’s a case study in modern cyber risk.
Identity, access, and visibility failures continue to cause real business impact long before “advanced exploits” ever matter.
What leaders should actually take away →
https://t.co/edKD9N3ZEB
#CyberSecurity #CyberRisk #IdentitySecurity #ThirdPartyRisk #DataProtection #SecurityLeadership #CISO #RiskManagement
Most organizations are racing to adopt AI.
Very few are securing it.
AI introduces new data paths, new decision risks, and new ways to fail at scale. Treating AI risk as “someone else’s problem” is no longer an option.
Read our latest blog: AI Risk Is Now a Cybersecurity Problem.
https://t.co/JvAbg4Qqhi
#Cybersecurity #AIRisk #AIGovernance #FrameworkSecurity
Security programs don’t usually fail because teams did something wrong. They fail because the business outgrew the assumptions they were built on.
January is when this gap becomes obvious—budgets reset, strategies shift, AI adoption accelerates.
We put our thinking into this piece 👇
https://t.co/Nl1LCvGvUn
#FrameworkSecurity #RiskAndCompliance #SecurityStrategy
Happy Holidays from Framework Security 🎄✨
As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the clients, partners, and community members who made this year impactful. Thank you for trusting us to help protect what matters most.
We’re looking forward to the year ahead and continuing to build strong, secure foundations together.
Wishing you a safe, joyful holiday season and a successful New Year!
Most AppSec programs focus on scanning code and chasing vulnerabilities. But frameworks define defaults, behavior, and security boundaries across every application.
If you’re not securing the framework layer, you’re leaving systemic risk untouched.
We wrote about why framework security is the missing layer in most AppSec programs and how addressing it reduces risk at scale.
👉 https://t.co/jkzboC5WZ2
#FrameworkSecurity #DevSecOps #ApplicationSecurity
We’re excited to share that Framework Security will be attending CyberMarketingCon 2025 in Austin next week!
Our Co-Founder and Managing Director, Jerry Sanchez, along with members of our team, will be there and we’d love to connect with anyone else planning to attend. This event brings together some of the best minds in cybersecurity marketing, and we’re looking forward to learning, sharing, and engaging with the community.
If you’ll be there, please let us know- we’d be glad to meet up!
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Austin. 🌟
#CyberMarketingCon #AustinTech #InfosecCommunity
The era of voluntary AI responsibility is ending and a new wave of global standards is on the rise. From the EU to North America and Asia-Pacific, companies must adapt quickly to stay ahead.
https://t.co/fPniXHx2X2
Read our latest blog to understand how to:
✅ Take inventory of your AI systems
✅ Classify risk levels and align governance
✅ Build robust documentation, security and vendor controls
✅ Train your workforce on responsible AI use
#AIRegulation #Governance #RiskManagement #AICompliance #FrameworkSecurity
AI tools are evolving fast, and so must our skills. Framework Security's Roberto Planos breaks down why AI literacy is now fundamental to digital competence and how businesses can build smarter, safer AI-ready teams.
📖 Read his full perspective: https://t.co/bvBRDcPMk0
#AI #DigitalTransformation #TeamExcellence #Governance #Upskilling
Excited to share that our very own Roberto Planos, Director of AI Strategy at Framework Security, has published a brilliant article in The AI Journal: “Ephemeral Authentication: Securing Autonomous AI Workflows with Short-Lived Identity.”
In it, Roberto dives into how traditional static credentials are failing in agentic AI systems and how shifting to just-in-time, time-bound tokens can drastically reduce risk while embracing the Zero Trust model.
If you’re working in autonomous systems, AI orchestration, API-heavy architectures, or cloud-native security this article is a must-read to stay ahead of identity threats.
Check it out here:
https://t.co/kIRSqMrU9D
#AI #IdentityAndAccessManagement #ZeroTrust #AutonomousSystems #FrameworkSecurity
Winning the Clutch Global Fall 2025 Award is a powerful testament to the dedication and expertise of the entire Framework Security team.
We’re honored to be recognized on a global stage and remain committed to helping organizations stay one step ahead in the evolving world of cybersecurity.
#FrameworkSecurity #GlobalAwards #CybersecurityConsultants
AI agents are rapidly transforming how businesses operate, from automating workflows to enhancing decision-making. But with these opportunities come new security challenges that organizations can’t ignore.
In our latest post, we break down:
✅ How AI agents are reshaping enterprise operations
⚙️ Key risks and governance considerations
🛡️ Security strategies to keep innovation safe
Read more: https://t.co/JcFZrTvt7M
#AI #CyberSecurity #Enterprise #Automation #FrameworkSecurity
In today’s threat landscape the number and speed of newly disclosed vulnerabilities can overwhelm any security team. At Framework Security we’ve built an agentic AI workflow that continuously monitors CVE feeds, analyzes relevance to your actual tech stack, and sends you only the alerts that matter, within minutes of disclosure.
This isn’t just about faster alerts. It’s about smarter coverage, fewer distractions, and staying one step ahead of attackers. Read how we’re changing vulnerability intelligence from reactive to proactive.
👉 https://t.co/KeQlwWZsei
Cybersecurity is now a matter of state law. Under Texas SB 2610, SMBs with compliant security programs could be shielded from costly damages after a cyber incident. Read Framework Security’s full breakdown on how to prepare.
#FrameworkSecurity#Cybersecurity#SafeHarbor
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Modern cybersecurity isn’t just about having tools, it’s about understanding where your defenses stand, how they hold up under pressure, and who’s watching when threats strike.
That’s why MDR, gap assessments, and penetration testing are essential pillars of a mature security program. A gap assessment shows you where your weaknesses are, pen testing proves how attackers could exploit them, and MDR provides continuous monitoring and rapid response to stop breaches in real time. Together, they create a proactive defense that helps organizations stay resilient in an evolving threat landscape.
#ThreatLandscape #Pentesting #FrameworkSecurity
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