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How to Stay CMMC-Ready After Certification: Maintaining NIST 800-171 Compliance
April 13, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading
You’ve worked hard to achieve full compliance with CMMC 2.0 by implementing the controls outlined in NIST 800-171. Now it’s time to make sure your system doesn't decay, sliding you into a non-compliant state. In our last blog, we discussed the components of a solid compliance management plan and the…
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The False Claims Act is Quietly Becoming a Cybersecurity Enforcement Engine
April 10, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading
For years, cybersecurity in federal contracting was treated primarily as a compliance exercise. Requirements existed, audits occurred and gaps were remediated over time. The consequences of falling short were typically operational, not existential. That dynamic is now changing with the use of one of the federal government’s most powerful legal tools:…
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CMMC Confessions: What Contractors Should Know Before Implementation
For many defense contractors, CMMC still feels like a black box. Organizations know certification is coming, but few truly understand what the implementation journey looks like in practice. What actually…
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CMMC Without the Theater
CMMC has become one of the most confusing, misunderstood, and expensive challenges facing the Defense Industrial Base. Most organizations aren’t struggling because they lack options. They’re struggling because the ecosystem…
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Three Teams for CMMC Compliance
With CMMC certification now required for defense contracts, organizations are scrambling to build compliance programs — often without understanding the organizational structure needed to sustain them. Defense contractors often treat…
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CMMC Scoping Pitfalls
Getting CMMC scoping right is the foundation of a successful assessment. It is also one of the most misunderstood and error-prone parts of the compliance process. Many organizations jump into…
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Planning Your 2026 CMMC Roadmap
As 2026 approaches, CMMC compliance is becoming a defining requirement for organizations working with the Department of Defense (DOD). If your business handles Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified…
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RPOs vs. C3PAOs: Decoding CMMC Compliance Partners
Many organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are still unsure what a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) actually does, how it differs from a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), and…
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CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide
Defense contractors don't fail CMMC Level 2 certification because they "can't do cybersecurity", but because they show up with incomplete scoping, non-assessable documentation, and evidence that doesn't match real operations.…
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The Ultimate CMMC 2.0 Compliance Buyer’s Guide
Don’t waste time guessing or falling for misleading claims. Our comprehensive, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to make informed decisions, protect your organization, and achieve full compliance. Ask…
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From Readiness to Reality: The 2025 State of the Defense Industrial Base on CMMC Compliance
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has advanced to a final rule and will be required for new defense contracts starting in November 2025. The era of preparation is…
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Sprint to CMMC Compliance
With the Department of Defense (DOD) publication of the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, it’s more critical than ever to meet compliance standards to secure…
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Getting CMMC-Ready: Key Considerations
The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is facing increasing pressure to meet the Department of Defense’s (DOD) stringent cybersecurity standards. With the release of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, protecting…
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Defense on the Brink: The Perilous State of Cybersecurity Across the DIB
With the imminent publication of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program in the Federal Register, a recent study by Merrill Research, commissioned by CyberSheath, uncovers a startling truth: Only…
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April 14, 2026
VETS26: June 1-4, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans
VETS26 is the premier event for those working in the federal contracting industry.
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CMMC Day: May 4 at Hotel UMD in College Park, Maryland
Empowering the DIB: CMMC 2.0 from Compliance to Competitiveness
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