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Why CMMC Gets Underfunded When Treated as an IT Project
When CMMC is presented as a list of security controls that need funding, it is easy to see it as “yet another IT expense.” That’s
October 28, 2026
When CMMC is presented as a list of security controls that need funding, it is easy to see it as “yet another IT expense.” That’s
Explore the most important new and upcoming regulations you need to know about. Upcoming cybersecurity regulations for 2026 include a proposed FAR rule for Controlled
The pause changed certain assessment requirements in federal contracts, but it did not remove the process by which cybersecurity requirements reach subcontractors. Prime contractors are
The Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2 on July 13, 2026. But your obligation to protect sensitive data wasn’t suspended with it. If you
The Department of War (DoW) announced that it has suspended CMMC Phase 2 requirements effective July 13, 2026, pausing the certification tier originally set to
CMMC for small businesses is not a lighter version of the program. If your contract involves Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you are subject to the
CMMC Level 1 is the foundational tier of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. It covers 15 basic security requirements derived from FAR Clause 52.204-21.
A CMMC advisor is the firm or individual you hire before your C3PAO assessment to make sure you’re ready for your audit – providing compliance
Based on our experience, the one-time CMMC Level 2 certification project costs range from $90,000 to $200,000 in year one for most small to mid-sized
The best practices for CMMC assessment preparation are drawn from what C3PAO assessors consistently find, what contractors underestimate, and what separates organizations that pass CMMC