---
title: "Blog & Insights | TRNSFRM"
url: https://trnsfrm.tech/blog
description: "Expert perspectives on cybersecurity, compliance, and IT strategy."
lang: en
---

# Blog & Insights

Expert perspectives on cybersecurity, compliance, and IT strategy.

Featured

TRNSFRM · Oct 16, 2026

## Your SPRS score is a signed statement: what DoD suppliers should know before they post a number

Your SPRS score is a representation to DoD, and under CMMC a senior official affirms it every year. Here is what the number actually says, why evidence takes months to build, and how to sanity-check your score before anyone signs.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/sprs-score-signed-statement-dod-suppliers

Oct 14, 2026

## OT and IT still flat: how construction and plant networks get carved without stopping jobs

If a guest laptop or office PC can reach PLC, CNC, or site controllers, you do not have OT. You have a flat network with machines on it. Here is how construction and manufacturing teams carve it without taking production offline.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/ot-it-flat-network-construction-plant-segmentation

Oct 14, 2026

## Shadow AI on the shop floor: a practical AI policy for manufacturers

Your people are already pasting quotes, drawings, and supplier emails into AI tools. Banning it does not work and ignoring it is worse. Here is a practical AI policy manufacturers and DoD suppliers can roll out in 30 days.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/shadow-ai-shop-floor-ai-policy-manufacturers

Oct 14, 2026

## Fake bank change, real money gone: stopping payment fraud in construction

One email from a sub with new banking details, one updated vendor record, and a pay app goes to a fraudster. Here is how business email compromise hits contractors and the simple controls that stop it.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/construction-payment-fraud-fake-bank-change

Oct 8, 2026

## When CMMC Phase 2 is paused, what manufacturers should still do on NIST 800-171 and SPRS

CMMC Phase 2 third-party assessments are on hold. DFARS 7012, NIST 800-171, and honest SPRS scores are not. Here is what manufacturers and DoD suppliers should keep doing while the timeline is uncertain.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/cmmc-phase-2-pause-nist-800-171-sprs-manufacturers

Jul 9, 2026

## Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Firm: 2026 Buying Guide and Provider Directory

A transparent, segment-aware guide to evaluating cybersecurity companies in 2026 — software vendors, endpoint specialists, and operational MSSPs compared.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/cybersecurity-companies

Apr 28, 2026

## The Rise of AI-Powered Phishing Attacks in 2026

As AI-powered phishing attacks become increasingly sophisticated, businesses must understand the new threat landscape. This article explores how attackers use generative AI to create hyper-personalized campaigns and provides actionable defense strategies.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/the-rise-of-ai-powered-phishing-attacks-in-2026

Apr 27, 2026

## Ransomware-as-a-Service: Why SMBs Are the New Target

Mid-market businesses face a growing threat from Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) attacks. Understand the RaaS model and learn which essential security controls can effectively mitigate your risk and reduce impact.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/ransomware-as-a-service-why-smbs-are-the-new-target

Apr 26, 2026

## Zero Trust Architecture: A Practical Roadmap for 2026

This article provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap for mid-market businesses to implement a Zero Trust security model by 2026 without a complete overhaul of their existing technology stack.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/zero-trust-architecture-a-practical-roadmap-for-2026

Apr 25, 2026

## Supply Chain Attacks: Lessons from Recent Software Breaches

Third-party software compromises, like the SolarWinds breach, pose a significant threat. Learn how these supply chain attacks happen and how to effectively evaluate vendor risk to protect your organization.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/supply-chain-attacks-lessons-from-recent-software-breaches

Apr 24, 2026

## CMMC 2.0 Compliance: What Defense Contractors Must Do Now

The Department of Defense's CMMC 2.0 mandate is here, and the timeline for compliance is shrinking. This article provides practical guidance for defense contractors on preparing for certification, identifying common gaps, and understanding timeline expectations.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/cmmc-2-0-compliance-what-defense-contractors-must-do-now

Apr 23, 2026

## Deepfake Fraud in the Boardroom: The New CEO Scam

Deepfake technology is the new frontier of CEO fraud, enabling criminals to impersonate executives with alarming accuracy. Learn how to spot these synthetic voice and video scams and protect your business from this emerging threat.

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https://trnsfrm.tech/blog/deepfake-fraud-in-the-boardroom-the-new-ceo-scam

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