For most defense contractors, CMMC preparation has meant fixing controls, tightening CUI boundaries, and getting documentation in shape. But now that CMMC requirements are officially entering contracts, a new risk is overshadowing all that work: their access to a CMMC assessor. Even organizations that feel ready are discovering
The purpose of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 is to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems
The Department of Defense has taken its final step toward making Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification a binding requirement in defense contracts. On September 10, 2025,
Managed IT services help government contractors manage complex technology and security requirements without overloading their teams. As compliance frameworks like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
For most defense contractors, CMMC preparation has meant fixing controls, tightening CUI boundaries, and getting documentation in shape. But now that CMMC requirements are officially
Recent settlements for contract violations offer clear lessons that must be learned from because government contractors are evaluated long after the ink dries on a contract. Expectations persist for the life of the contract, and company leaders are expected
The countdown has begun: December 16, 2024, marks the effective date of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. This pivotal update will reshape how
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