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IAM · Featured
PAM Primer: What Privileged Access Management Actually Means in 2025
Privileged access management has evolved far beyond vaulting passwords. Today's PAM programs need to address cloud entitlements, DevOps pipelines, non-human identities, and just-in-time access models. Here's what every security leader should understand before evaluating a PAM solution — and what vendors won't tell you about implementation complexity.
Trustmarq Practitioners · IAM · 8 min read
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IAM · Healthcare
Why Imprivata Migrations Fail — and How to Avoid the 5 Most Common Pitfalls
Most Imprivata migration projects run over time, over budget, or both. After guiding health systems through this transition, we've identified five patterns that consistently derail projects — and what to do about them before kickoff.
Trustmarq IAM Practice · 6 min read
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FedRAMP
FedRAMP Ready vs. Authorized: What Cloud Providers Must Know in 2025
The FedRAMP Modernization Act changed the authorization landscape. Cloud service providers pursuing federal contracts need to understand the new pathways, timelines, and documentation requirements — and how to avoid the common gap that delays ATO by 6–12 months.
Trustmarq Federal Practice · 7 min read
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GRC
The Key to a Successful GRC Platform Implementation: Start Small, Show Quick Wins
Enterprise GRC implementations fail when organizations try to boil the ocean. The most successful programs we've delivered started with a single, high-visibility use case — and used that win to build momentum for broader adoption. Here's the framework we use.
Trustmarq GRC Practice · 5 min read
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Cybersecurity
When Your CISO Leaves: How to Maintain Security Momentum During Leadership Transitions
CISO tenure averages less than three years. Every organization will face this transition — and most are unprepared for the compliance, program, and board communication gaps it creates. Here's how to handle it without losing ground.
Trustmarq Advisory Practice · 6 min read
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TPRM
Third-Party Risk Beyond the Questionnaire: Building a Program That Actually Reduces Exposure
Most TPRM programs amount to sending questionnaires and hoping for honest answers. A mature third-party risk program uses continuous monitoring, risk-tiered assessment schedules, and contract language that creates real accountability. Here's how to get there.
Trustmarq TPRM Practice · 7 min read
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Compliance · Healthcare
Lessons from the Change Healthcare Breach: What Every Health System CISO Needs to Know
The Change Healthcare incident was the largest healthcare data breach in US history. Beyond the headlines, there are specific technical and governance lessons that every health system should be acting on — particularly around third-party access controls and incident response preparation.
Trustmarq Healthcare Practice · 8 min read
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IAM · Zero Trust
Identity Is the New Perimeter: What Zero Trust Actually Requires in Practice
Zero trust is one of the most overused terms in security — and one of the most misunderstood. Most "zero trust" implementations are really just better perimeter security with a new label. Here's what genuine identity-centric zero trust requires, and why IAM is where it has to start.
Trustmarq IAM Practice · 6 min read
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GRC · Compliance
CMMC 2.0 Is Here: What Defense Contractors Need to Do Before Their Next Contract
CMMC 2.0 requirements are now flowing into DoD contracts. Defense contractors who haven't started their compliance journey are already behind. Here's a realistic assessment of what Level 2 compliance actually requires and a practical starting point.
Trustmarq Federal Practice · 6 min read

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