White Papers

AWS Cost Optimizations: Why the Findings Aren't the Hard Part

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:59:36 GMT

Our latest whitepaper explores where the biggest savings opportunities actually exist and what it takes to achieve sustainable results.

Securing & Governing Microsoft 365 Copilot

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:49:53 GMT

Identity as the Security Control Plane

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:46:04 GMT

It’s time the cybersecurity industry stopped pretending that firewalls and network segmentation are running the show. After years of politely nodding along at “Zero Trust” conference talks while still buying more edge devices, we’ve finally accepted the truth: identity became the actual control plane for security— whether we were ready or not.

The numbers tell the story. Credential-based attacks accounted for 22% of all breaches in 2025, surpassing every other attack vector. Identity-based attacks rose 82% year over year, with 91% of organizations experiencing at least one identity-related incident. Meanwhile, ransomware attacks increased 32% globally to 7,419 incidents, with most starting from compromised credentials rather than sophisticated network exploits. Machine identities now outnumber human identities 82:1, and AI systems are creating new privileged identities faster than security teams can inventory them.

The perimeter hasn’t vanished; it’s become irrelevant compared to the identity controls sitting between your users and every meaningful transaction. Identity is now the strategic control layer for enterprise security, not just an IT function. Let’s examine what has changed, why security spending remains misdirected toward “noise” rather than signal, and where CISOs should focus: locking down identity with phishing-resistant MFA, ensuring fast recoverability, simplifying detection through enrichment, tightening vendor risk management, and establishing AI/SaaS guardrails. Fewer shiny objects, more work on the stuff attackers use to get in and stay in.

If you are reviewing your security approach, this whitepaper helps answer important questions such as:

A HIPAA Story: Your Deadline Is Coming Faster Than You Think

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:40:02 GMT

“Tell me this is overblown,” Jane, the Chair, said as she nervously fidgeted with her glasses.

A slide showing the Federal Register notice lit up the boardroom screen, and it looked a lot like a subpoena. Only three days had passed since the first email landed in the board’s inboxes. Now, no one at Little Valley Medical Center could pretend this was just another regulatory update. The subject line alone had already made a few board physicians check their blood pressure.

“Final HIPAA Security Rule Published. Effective in 60 Days. Full Compliance Required in 240. HIPAA Penalties Will Apply.”

Preparing Your Company for FedRAMP

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:17:16 GMT

With the US Government allocating $74B on information technology for 2024, your organization may be preparing to sell to federal customers. While this journey can certainly be lucrative, you must be prepared to reach a new level of compliance and meet federal cybersecurity standards through the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). FedRAMP is the authoritative standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified federal information.

This whitepaper is designed to jumpstart your FedRAMP journey. From questions to contemplate to preparation priorities, you’ll be prepared to launch and maintain an effective federal compliance program.

Navigating CMMC: A Strategic Guide for Defense Contractors

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:11:19 GMT

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to ensure that contractors and subcontractors safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Today, CMMC is a prerequisite for doing business with the DoD. To help organizations navigate this evolving landscape, RKON is releasing an in-depth whitepaper designed for companies evaluating CMMC compliance services and seeking a realistic, achievable path to readiness.

Post-Acquisition IT Integration: A Playbook for Speed, Security, and Maximizing Deal Value

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:05:51 GMT

Maximizing Security and Governance with a Framework-Aligned IAM Program Evaluation

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:01:10 GMT

Laying the Foundation for AI: Why IAM and Zero Trust Principles Are Critical to Securing Copilot

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:56:22 GMT

IAM: Enhancing Information Security Through Effective Access Reviews

RKON Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:52:14 GMT