Many defense contractors across the supply chain are making the dangerous assumption that the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) mandate doesn’t apply to them. Small Doesn’t Mean Exempt from CMMC In most cases, it’s small and medium-sized businesses that […]
Why Small Defense Contractors Can’t Afford to Ignore CMMC Read More »
The government shutdown has been ongoing for nearly a month. Museums closed. Federal employees furloughed. Washington is paralyzed with no end in sight. But Nov. 10 doesn’t care. While Congress remains gridlocked over funding, Phase 1 of the
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There is no runway left. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a final rule set to take effect Nov. 10, and defense contractors can’t consider compliance to be optional if they want to win future Department of Defense contracts. At
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has advanced to a final rule and will be required of new defense contracts starting in November. The Defense Industrial Base’s era of preparation is over. The time for action has arrived. But
State of the DIB Report 2025: Only 1% of Contractors Are Ready for CMMC Read More »
Prime contractors carry a responsibility that extends beyond their own walls: ensuring their supply chains are ready for CMMC. While many subcontractors continue to struggle with compliance, the risks extend to every contract they touch and every other vendor they
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Every defense contractor knows compliance with CMMC is coming due. The question that keeps surfacing: If it feels this difficult for us, how are others managing to pull it off? At CMMC CON 2025, CyberSheath will open that black box.
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When defense contractors think about CMMC, their minds go straight to technical requirements — system security plans, access controls, or the 110 practices in NIST 800-171. But the Department of Justice has made it clear that failing to meet the
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On July 23, the Department of Defense sent CFR 48 to the Office of Management and Budget for review, the final regulatory step before CMMC becomes required for virtually all DOD contracts starting Oct. 1, 2025. With the 60-day review
CyberSheath Experts Share Real Stories from CMMC Implementations at CMMC CON 2025 Read More »
Defense contractors are racing to implement CMMC controls and prepare for assessments, zooming right by the legal implications of getting it wrong in the process. You don’t need a cybersecurity incident to face million-dollar penalties, contract termination, or federal investigation.
Legal Expert Reveals Hidden Compliance Risks at CMMC CON 2025 Read More »
Defense contractors are focused on making quality parts and meeting delivery schedules. Cybersecurity has always been something that happened to other sectors. With CMMC implementation starting fall 2025, even small manufacturers must demonstrate sophisticated cyber defenses to keep their DOD
