CMMC & Cybersecurity Blog

Practical guidance on CMMC compliance, NIST 800-171, CUI handling, and DoD cybersecurity — written by assessors who do this every day.

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Cybersecurity
CMMC Compliance: Who Must Follow The Guidelines?

On October 15, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) published the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)…

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Cybersecurity
Early Steps For Defense Contractors Preparing For CMMC Audits

Cyber threats have reached an unprecedented level in the defense industrial base (DIB), including state-sponsored attacks and other advanced breaches that are…

DoD Contractors
Cybersecurity
Why CMMC Compliance Is No Longer Optional For DoD Contractors

National security is not a public relations exercise. Multiple findings have shown that when it comes to safeguarding sensitive government secrets, a…

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Cybersecurity
An Introduction to CMMC Compliance and Its Importance for Cybersecurity Readiness

Defense contractors are experiencing frequent cyberattacks, with each breach carrying serious consequences.   Analysis of data from Cyble has revealed that ransomware cases…

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Cybersecurity
Breaking New Ground In CMMC Assessments With Emerging Tools And Techniques

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, audits are rapidly transforming as companies strive to meet the requirements set by the United States…

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Cybersecurity
Beyond Compliance: The Evolving Future Of CMMC Certification

If you’re a defense contractor, you must have received a memorandum asking you to comply with the new CMMC framework.   For the…

Cybersecurity Compliance
Cybersecurity
A Guide to Cybersecurity Compliance: Understanding CMMC Assessment and Affirmation Requirements

When it comes to safeguarding critical information across its critical infrastructures and supply chain, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) is…

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Cybersecurity
C3PAOs vs. Standard Assessors: Breaking Down the Differences

In the spheres of military spending, the United States towers over all other nations. The U.S. military spent an astounding 916 billion…

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Cybersecurity
CMMC Certification Vs. Compliance: How to Choose the Right Option

In the modern world, the protection of data and its integrity are crucial goals, and it is especially important for organizations cooperating…