Contractors in the U.S. defense sector have been advised by the DoD to put obtaining CMMC certification at the top of their agenda.   Research from 2011 to 2020 highlights 50 significant cyber incidents that underscore the inadequacy of standard security measures, exposing major weaknesses in our digital infrastructure.  As...

Defense contractors are experiencing frequent cyberattacks, with each breach carrying serious consequences.   Analysis of data from Cyble has revealed that ransomware cases in the U.S. rose by 149% in the first five weeks of 2025 when compared to the same time in 2024.   This proves that attacks like these...

We know the DOD has experienced over 12,000 cyber incidents, and threats have increased since 2015. CMMC is a uniform means of applying best practices in cybersecurity throughout the Defence Industrial Base (DIB). Certification isn’t a technical-only requirement; it also necessitates a sound grasp of who is behind the...

Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) are entities authorized by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). These bodies run official assessments to verify whether organizations comply with CMMC. The organizations help confirm whether companies in the defense industrial base meet the cybersecurity standards to safeguard controlled unclassified information(CUI).  C3PAOs work...

The Final Rule for the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, known as CMMC 2.0, took effect on December 16, 2025, signaling a dramatic shift in the global cybersecurity landscape.   CMMC 2.0 came with a raft of changes, including a phased implementation model that would see the program...

On October 15, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) published the Final Rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in the federal register, signifying the completion of a long-awaited rule-making process. The CMMC program was then subjected to a mandatory 60-day public review, eventually becoming operational...

After years of undergoing robust amendments, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) previous version (CMMC 1.0) eventually birthed a new framework following the publishing of the CMMC Final Rule by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on October 15, 2024. The new CMMC rule imposes mandatory compliance with a...

Following the publishing of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule on October 15, 2024, and its subsequent operationalization sixty days later, cybersecurity audits are now mandatory for aspiring Department of Defense (DoD) contractors.   Adopting the current CMMC framework provides immense benefits, including access to lucrative defense tenders...

Today, organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) face the challenge of further developing their networks to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adhere to the Department of Defense’s (DoD) security standards.   Therefore, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a prerequisite requirement for contractors.  A CMMC assessment offers a...

On October 15, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) published the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) final rule in the Federal Register after months of anxious wait by Defense Industrial Base (DIB) stakeholders.   The newly unveiled CMMC 2.0 became effective on December 16, 2024, introducing a raft...

The Department of Defense (DoD), which mandated the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), has set certain cybersecurity standards for suppliers. CMMC 2.0 continues to streamline these standards.   It is also easy to comply with CMMC requirements while still having strong security practices.    Furthermore, as per the latest CMMC news...

Is your company or organization part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) or planning to join the Department of Defense (DoD)’s supply chain? If yes, you’ll need to attain full CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance as a precondition for securing lucrative defense contracts.   Previously, the emphasis on CMMC...