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 Made Practical: Strategies That Actually Work For Contractors

The reality check for defense contractors is sobering: only 4% of DoD contractors are ready for CMMC certification. While the Department of…

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Cybersecurity
CMMC Self-Assessment Checklist For Businesses Preparing For Compliance

In recent years, the field of cybersecurity has witnessed a refined evolution from being a technical function to the foundational base of…

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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…

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Cybersecurity
CMMC Assessment Planning: Is Your Organization Audit-Ready?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an essential component of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) strategy to protect its supply chain…

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Cybersecurity
Not All CMMC Certification Services Are Equal—Here’s How To Choose Wisely

When seeking to comply with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), selecting the right certification partner is a…

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Cybersecurity
How The DoD Is Overcoming Barriers To CMMC Implementation

The Department of Defense (DoD) faces severe challenges as it implements the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, a critical model for…

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Cybersecurity
CMMC Or CMMI For Your Compliance Strategy? Here’s How to Decide

Did you know cybercrime threatens economic and national security by stealing various businesses’ confidential information and intellectual property?  The FBI believes that…

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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…