John Z Black

CISA's Midnight Deadline: The Firewall Audit You Can't Ignore

John Z Black May 1, 2026

Policy, Law & Governance #CISA #Cisco #ActiveMQ #compliance #security-strategy

Tonight at 11:59 PM, federal deadlines for Cisco gear expire. The government is done asking nicely for audits on firmware implants. Plus, your ActiveMQ window already shut.

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AI Export Controls Are Now a SOC Problem, Not Just a Legal Memo

John Z Black Mar 21, 2026

Policy, Law & Governance #ai-policy #export-controls #security-governance #third-party-risk #compliance

New enforcement activity pushes export-control risk into day-to-day security operations, especially around access, logging, and partner workflows.

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