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In cybersecurity, prevention gets most of the attention, but data management and reliable backups determine whether an organization survives an incident or becomes a headline. Ransomware, insider mistakes, hardware failures, and cloud misconfigurations all have one thing in common: when data is lost or corrupted, recovery depends entirely on how well it was managed and backed up beforehand.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) has become a central pillar in modern cybersecurity frameworks, from CMMC to NIST 800-171 to enterprise-level governance programs. For organizations seeking a platform that’s built with PAM principles at its core, Gold Comet, our cybersecurity company based in Virginia, stands out as a secure, zero-trust, encryption-first alternative to legacy systems.

In this post are 27 data-backed statistics from 2024–2025 that summarize where cybercrime is concentrated today and what organizations must know to prepare for next year.

Compliance with security requirements is now more important than ever -- that means you should have a well implemented Data Security Posture Management Plan in place and operational! For those working in the DIB, CMMC accreditation has been made a federal requirement for the proposal bid process, contract and task order management, and participation in the federal supply chain. Here are some best practices to consider and what's on the horizon for DSPM.

Cybersecurity posture and uptime maintenance are factors that you should seriously consider for your enterprise. Depending on the most popular platforms to maintain your uptime and data integrity is no guarantee that you will recover quickly … or at all.

Cybersecurity threats continue evolving at breakneck speed. Always a new strategy being tested and executed. From AI-driven phishing to supply chain exploits, decision-makers must stay ahead of emerging risks, especially now, as hybrid work environments collide with complex compliance mandates.

The cybercrime landscape is evolving faster than ever. Traditional threats like phishing and brute-force attacks remain prevalent, but there’s a new wave of attacks powered by artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and synthetic identities emerging.

Business communication has rapidly shifted online … and so have cyber threats. For organizations across the state, finding the best encrypted messaging platform for Virginia businesses has become essential. Headquartered in Virginia, Gold Comet offers the best encrypted messaging platform you’ll find anywhere in the DMV.

Whether you’re exchanging medical records, government files, or corporate IP, secure data sharing solutions for businesses operating in the US are critical for avoiding breaches and data loss, fines, and brand damage. 

Quantum computers are advancing rapidly, and when they reach full power, they could break much of the encryption in standard use today. That means your sensitive files, from intellectual property and government contracts to healthcare data and personnel records, may not be safe if stored with outdated methods. Alexandria businesses, especially those serving the DIB or government agencies, need to adopt quantum-secure data storage solutions that provide future-proof protection

Cybersecurity threats continue evolving at breakneck speed. Always a new strategy being tested and executed. From AI-driven phishing to supply chain exploits, decision-makers must stay ahead of emerging risks, especially now, as hybrid work environments collide with complex compliance mandates.

Data Sharing: Discover how to share files securely without risking a data leak. Learn how Gold Comet’s encrypted, access-controlled platform protects collaboration.

Downloadable Gold Comet Cyber Digest: Our debut issue discusses CMMC Readiness and Compliance Essentials - What You Need to Know.

Phishing attacks remain the #1 cause of data security breaches, and it’s only getting more sophisticated.

Don't wait for a data protection breach to remind you of the importance of preparation. By then it will be too late. Make prevention your priority today.

Thoughts on Data Security: At Gold Comet, we’re seeing too many stories in the press about data security breaches. Thousands, often millions, of personal and business records compromised. New victims, bad outcomes every time. Time and again. WHY?

When most business owners think of a data breach, they imagine a sudden, headline-grabbing event involving hackers and massive data dumps. They imagine that breach happening to a big company with Big Data.   But for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), the real cost of a security breach is often far more complex and happens far more often than you think.

Whether you’re a CISO, an IT lead, or just someone responsible for keeping sensitive data safe, having the right cybersecurity metrics in place is a smart management move. If you want to better understand which key performance indicators (KPIs) really matter—and how to use them to improve your cybersecurity without drowning in data or tech jargon, then read on.

More and more people are working in remote and hybrid work environments. The way your team is securely storing, sharing, and accessing sensitive files either protects your organization or puts it at serious risk. Try a safer way ...

With the transition to hybrid work, securing encrypted cloud storage, data sharing, and messaging demands a proactive approach that addresses both current risks and looming threats like quantum computing. In this blog post, we’ll unpack the foundational elements of zero trust security, the growing importance of object level encryption, and how to future-proof your strategy against quantum threats.