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 […]
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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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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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CMMC is officially moving from policy to procurement. The Department of Defense has published the final DFARS rule in Title 48 of the CFR, wiring CMMC requirements directly into contracts. The rule is effective 60 days after publication in the
DFARS CMMC Final Rule Published: No Surprises, Just Execution Read More »
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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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 »
You’ve spent months implementing controls, documenting policies, and preparing your systems for CMMC Level 2 compliance. But when the certified third-party assessor organization (C3PAO) shows up, what exactly happens next? Most contractors have no idea what to expect during the
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As social engineering threats target defense contractors and CMMC compliance deadlines loom, contractors in the defense industrial base (DIB) face mounting pressure to secure their human vulnerabilities. With attackers increasingly exploiting people rather than technology, organizations need battle-tested expertise to
Social Engineering Expert and Hacker Rachel Tobac to Deliver Keynote at CMMC CON 2025 Read More »
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, developed by the Department of Defense (DOD), defines three CMMC levels to strengthen cybersecurity across the defense industrial base (DIB). It has evolved to address many of the growing needs and cybersecurity practices
Getting Started with CMMC: Overview and Levels Read More »
If you’ve spent more than five minutes Googling CMMC compliance solutions, you already know how confusing and misleading the marketing is. Some vendors want you to buy licensing first. Others waterboard you with acronyms that further confuse the situation. Almost
