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Microsoft recently provided a pre-release of v12 of their Data Protection Requirements (DPR) for suppliers required to undergo an annual security and privacy assessment through Microsoft’s Supplier Security and Privacy Assurance (SSPA) program. Microsoft DPR v12 is scheduled to refresh March 30, 2026, and features a total of 63 requirements. Notably, this is a reduced number of controls compared to v11, which featured a total of 67 requirements.

For years, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) lived in a world of drafts, delays, and speculation. Now, however, there are two key rules underpinning the CMMC program. The first is the foundational  32 CFR Part 170, which went into effect in December 2024 and formally established the CMMC framework.

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As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly evolve, from generative tools to increasingly autonomous systems, governments around the world are accelerating efforts to formalize AI governance. Regulatory frameworks are becoming enforceable on legal requirements that shape how AI systems are designed, deployed, and monitored.

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council has released a major revision of the PCI Secure Software Standard (PCI SSS), moving from v1.2.1 to v2.0. This isn't an incremental update but rather a fundamental restructuring that reflects how software security has evolved in today's interconnected digital landscape.

Managing scripts on payment pages has become a key focus area under PCI DSS, particularly as third-party and dynamically loaded scripts introduce new risk. As attacks targeting client-side scripts continue to increase and PCI DSS v4.x places greater emphasis on ongoing monitoring, organizations are expected to demonstrate not only visibility into payment page scripts, but also effective controls to detect unauthorized changes.

As the EU AI Act moves from legislation to implementation, organizations across Europe and beyond are working to operationalize AI governance in practical, auditable ways. Compliance and governance leaders, AI product teams, and executives are asking the same question: How can we demonstrate EU AI Act compliance in a structured and defensible way?