If you work in the Defense Industrial Base, you already know the alphabet soup is real—CMMC, DFARS, FAR, NIST, FCA, DOJ. And you’ve probably felt that gap between technical controls and legal exposure. We see it every day. Good teams with solid cybersecurity get […]
CMMC 2.0 Legal Risks: Why Compliance Now Protects Your Business Read More »
If you’re part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you already know the stakes are rising in 2026. The cybersecurity conversation has shifted from preparation to execution. The CMMC program is now an enforceable requirement for DOD-contract eligibility, and defense contractors are trying to keep up amid
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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.
Assessing Cybersecurity Under CMMC: The First Step on the Path to Compliance Read More »
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,
A CMMC Countdown: 12-Day Readiness Must-Haves 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
While Washington Shuts Down, CMMC Compliance Marches On Read More »
The countdown to CMMC enforcement is over. November 10 is not just another date on the calendar. It is the day the Department of Defense/War DOD/DOW begins embedding CMMC clauses into contracts and when every company in the Defense Industrial
CMMC Enforcement Begins November 10: What Defense Contractors Must Know Now 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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The argument over whether Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification would ever show up in real contracts is finished. It is over. Basta. Finito. On Aug. 25, 2025, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs cleared the Defense Department acquisition rule in Title 48 of the
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