Summary / Key Takeaways
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month promotes online safety and digital resilience.
- CobbleStone Software offers secure contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
- Features include user-level permissions, SOC II hosting, and CMMC compliance.
What Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed every October, is a global initiative that was launched in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). Its mission is to educate individuals and organizations on how to stay safe online.
The 2025 theme is “Stay Safe Online”, encouraging practices like:
- Using strong passwords and password managers
- Enabling multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Recognizing and reporting scams
- Keeping software and systems updated
How Does CobbleStone Software Protect Contract Data?
CobbleStone Software provides enterprise-grade security for contract management.
Key features include:
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User-Level Security & Permissions
- Create granular permissions for creating, viewing, editing, and deleting records.
- Permissions can be based on metadata like contract type, amount, or department.
- Field-level and attachment-level access can be configured per user or group.
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Unlimited Read-Only Access
- Allow guest users to view specific contracts without compromising security.
- Read-only access can be scoped to departments, assigned contracts, or user roles.
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Secure Hosting Environment
- Hosted on Google Cloud Platform with SSAE 18 Type II (SOC II), ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 compliance.
- Each client has a dedicated web application and database, ensuring data isolation.
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CMMC & NIST Compliance
- Self-attested to CMMC 2.0 Levels 1 and 2.
- Meets 110 controls of NIST SP 800-171 for storing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Reviewed annually or as required by the Department of Defense.
CobbleStone CLM vs. Generic Document Storage
| Feature | CobbleStone CLM | Generic Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Role-Based Access | Highly configurable | Often limited |
| Field-Level Permissions | Yes | Rare |
| SOC II Hosting | Google Cloud, semiannual audits | Varies |
| CMMC/NIST Compliance | Self-attested, annually reviewed | Not guaranteed |
| Guest Read-Only Access | Unlimited, scoped | Often unavailable |
Why Is Cybersecurity Critical for Contract Management?
Contracts contain sensitive financial, legal, and operational data. Furthermore, breaches can result in regulatory fines, reputational damage, and legal exposure.
CobbleStone’s secure CLM platform helps organizations stay compliant and protected. Benefits include:
- Granular user permissions
- Secure hosting and data isolation
- Compliance with multiple cybersecurity frameworks
- Scalable access for internal and external users
Insights from CobbleStone’s Team
“Our clients in government and healthcare rely on CobbleStone’s security features to meet strict compliance standards. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we encourage all users to review their permission settings and take full advantage of our secure hosting and audit capabilities.”
– Richard, CobbleStone Implementation Manager
Keep Your Contract Management Secure Year-Round
Cybersecurity isn’t just a one-month initiative. CobbleStone Software continuously updates its platform to:
- Strengthen encryption and access controls.
- Align with evolving compliance standards.
- Support secure integrations and user authentication.
Interested in learning more about CobbleStone's secure, award-winning CLM platform? Book a free demo today!
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