Corsec Security Certification Blog

Securing Cyber-Physical Systems in Smart Manufacturing

4th December 2025

The Rise of CPS in Modern Manufacturing Smart factories are increasingly powered by cyber-physical systems (CPS)—connected robots, industrial sensors, autonomous vehicles, and AI-enabled control software. These technologies combine computing, analytics, and real-world physical actions to ...

Fed Roundup: November 2025

2nd December 2025

DISA News Announcements: DISA is modernizing its Data Centers Security Technical Implementation Guide Updates: Anduril NixOS STIG - Ver 1, Rel 2 Application Programming Interface (API) SRG - Ver 1, Rel 1 Application Security and ...

The Critical Role of Certs in Smart Cities

18th November 202518th November 2025

Securing Tomorrow’s Cities: Why Smart Infrastructure Needs Certified Protection As cities evolve into highly connected smart ecosystems, they increasingly depend on digital infrastructure to manage transportation, energy distribution, utilities, emergency response, and environmental monitoring. These ...

Fed Roundup: October 2025

4th November 2025

DISA News Announcements: The STIG program is on hold during the U.S. Government shutdown Security Technical Implementation Guide Updates: Axonius Federal Systems Ax-OS STIG - Ver 1, Rel 1 BIND 9.x STIG - Ver 3, ...

Powering the Future: Electric Vehicles and Security

18th November 202528th October 2025

Electrifying Progress, Emerging Risks Electric vehicles (EVs) are driving the future of transportation — cleaner, smarter, and more connected than ever before. But as connectivity and innovation accelerate, so do the cyber risks under the ...

Sky-High Risks: Why In-Flight Wi-Fi Needs Grounded Security

14th October 2025

Every Connection Holds a Risk In-flight Wi-Fi has transformed air travel, turning hours in the sky into opportunities to work, stream, and stay connected. But as airlines race to keep passengers online, they’re also introducing ...

Spectro Cloud Anchors Product Security with FIPS 140-3 Validation of Cryptographic Library

3rd October 2025

Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, Spectro Cloud, Inc., on completing the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-3 (FIPS 140-3) validation process on the Spectro Cloud Cryptographic Library, which is embedded in its Palette ...

Fed Roundup: September 2025

4th November 202530th September 2025

DISA News Announcements: DISA has announced changes to the DoDIN APL program Security Technical Implementation Guide Updates: Axonius Federal Systems Ax-OS STIG - Ver 1, Rel 1 Canonical Ubuntu 24.04 STIG SCAP Benchmark - Ver ...

From Roads to Runways: Why Transportation Needs Certification

30th September 2025

Innovation on the Move The transportation industry is transforming at an unprecedented pace. From connected vehicles and autonomous systems to intelligent railways, aviation, and maritime networks, modern transportation depends on digital technologies to operate efficiently ...

Securing the Future of Finance Through Certification

27th October 202523rd September 2025

A New Era of Financial Security The financial industry is the backbone of the global economy, processing trillions of dollars in transactions every day. Banks, payment processors, fintech platforms, and trading systems are all increasingly ...

Architecting a Smarter Path to FIPS 140-3 Validation

20th November 202518th September 2025

For companies entering regulated markets—defense, federal, finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure—FIPS 140-3 validation is non-negotiable. But for many product teams, the process feels overwhelming and disruptive to development timelines. Corsec specializes in guiding clients through FIPS ...

National Security: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure

10th September 2025

A Growing Target From power grids and water systems to transportation networks and communications, critical infrastructure is the backbone of modern society. These systems keep nations running, ensure public safety, maintain economic prosperity, and support ...

Fed Roundup: August 2025

3rd September 2025

DISA News Announcements: DISA’s Joint Enterprise Licensing Agreement (JELA) Program Management Office is prioritizing user experience alongside cost effective procurement strategies DISA Pacific appoints new USS Missouri Commander Security Technical Implementation Guide Updates: Apple iOS/iPadOS ...

Securing the Internet of Things: Why Certification is the Key to Market Success

23rd September 202529th August 2025

A Connected World, A Growing Risk From smart thermostats and wearable fitness trackers to industrial control systems and autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become an essential part of modern life. These connected ...

How Security Is Changing the Game for Medical Device Companies

9th September 202519th August 2025

As the healthcare industry becomes more connected, securing medical devices is no longer optional—it’s essential. Systems and devices that handle sensitive patient data are now being required to meet strict security standards. Evaluating protection of ...

2nd FIPS 140-3 Validation Completed by Ribbon

12th August 2025

Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, Ribbon Communications, Inc., on completing the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-3 (FIPS 140-3) validation process on their SBC SWe Session Border Controller. To achieve this milestone, Ribbon ...

Fed Roundup: July 2025

6th August 2025

DISA News Announcements: DISA ends DoDIN APL Program Security Technical Implementation Guide Updates: None NIST News Updates & Announcements: None Special Publications, Interagency Reports, & Cybersecurity White Papers: Comments for SP 800-57 Parts 2 and ...

The DoDIN APL Program Is Ending

24th November 20256th August 2025

On July 18th, DISA released a final memo regarding the DoDIN APL. Although brief, the subject of the document was to announce that the DoDIN APL, as it is known today, is going to sunset ...

Ribbons Completes FIPS 140-3 Validation of SBC

12th August 202525th July 2025

Corsec would like to congratulate our partner, Ribbon Communications, Inc., on completing the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 140-3 (FIPS 140-3) validation process on their SBC 5400 Session Border Controller. To achieve this milestone, Ribbon ...

Fed Roundup: June 2025

3rd July 2025

DISA News Announcements: DISA Citadel approves cross-domain solution DISA's DOD Cloud Infrastructure helps expedite cloud adoption DISA modernizes DODNet operations and plans for improvement Security Technical Implementation Guide Updates: None NIST News Updates & Announcements: ...