# Federal Contractors Assess Web Filtering Controls

In an October 13, 2026 article, DNSFilter described how DNS and web filtering can support evidence and security controls associated with CMMC, HIPAA, CIPA, and PCI DSS, while emphasizing that filtering alone does not satisfy any complete compliance framework. The article identifies no solicitation, award, or contract opportunity. It also notes that proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes remained unfinalized as of September 30, 2026.

- Procurement teams and contractors can assess filtering policy coverage, searchable logs, SIEM export, and audit trails against applicable contract and assessment requirements.
- Organizations should treat filtering as one component of a broader control and evidence strategy, rather than as proof of compliance by itself.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Healthcare
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

### Vendors
- DNSFilter ()

### Sources
- [Compliance starts with the right security controls.

From CMMC to HIPAA, see how web filtering supports compliance requirements.

Read more: https://t.co/lQ2WLnVPzJ https://t.co/eWo2aGscEs](https://x.com/DNSFilter/status/2110390582463824201) - twitter-govtech