CMMC Phase 2 C3PAO assessments are suspended. Your NIST 800-171 and SPRS obligations are not. Read the plain-English breakdown →
Managed Service Providers play a critical role in defense contractor cybersecurity. If you are an MSP serving defense industrial base clients, you face unique CMMC considerations. Your clients’ compliance may…
Learn morePolicies and procedures form the foundation of CMMC compliance. Without documented rules and processes, you cannot demonstrate that your security controls are intentional, consistent, and repeatable. Assessors do not just…
Learn moreHaving a great training program is not enough for CMMC compliance. You must prove it exists and operates effectively. Assessors verify your Awareness and Training controls through documentation and evidence,…
Learn moreExternal hackers get the headlines, but insider threats cause some of the most damaging security incidents. CMMC recognizes this reality with a specific requirement for insider threat awareness training. Every…
Learn moreGeneric security awareness training is not enough for CMMC. Requirement AT.L2-3.2.2 mandates that personnel receive training specific to their assigned security responsibilities. A system administrator needs different knowledge than an…
Learn moreProtecting Controlled Unclassified Information means more than preventing unauthorized access. You must also ensure CUI remains available when systems fail, data is corrupted, or disasters strike. CMMC requires backup and…
Learn moreBasic antivirus is no longer enough to protect systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information. CMMC Level 2 requires capabilities that traditional antivirus cannot provide—real-time threat detection, behavioral analysis, and incident response…
Learn moreCreating an accurate CMMC budget requires understanding your specific situation—not just applying industry averages. This guide helps you build a realistic financial plan for your certification journey, whether you need…
Learn moreThe cost difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 is substantial—often 10x or more. Understanding which level you actually need prevents both overspending on unnecessary certification and underspending on…
Learn moreUpdated July 14, 2026: On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2 — meaning third-party (C3PAO) certification assessments cannot currently be required in contracts, and their…
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