CMMC Level 2 is here, and primes are already encouraging subcontractors to comply. Success starts with understanding the roles of RPOs and C3PAOs, choosing partners wisely, and preparing with the right documentation and scope. In our webinar RPOs vs. C3PAOs: Decoding CMMC Compliance […]
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As a defense contractor pursuing cybersecurity compliance, there’s no better place to start than with an assessment. It’s important to know your real posture against CMMC 2.0 requirements as it provides a clear list of actionable items that will structure your path to compliance.
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If you’re a defense contractor trying to make sense of the CMMC landscape, you’re not alone. The noise around CMMC 2.0 has been building for years, but now—post–November 10—it’s real. The Department of Defense (DOD) has officially started rolling out
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As your countdown to CMMC Level 2 readiness continues, contractors handling CUI are now operating under a new reality: CMMC has moved from policy to procurement. With the final DFARS rule in Title 48 of the CFR now in effect,
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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 »
