You might be closer to losing a contract than you think If you work with the Department of Defense, CMMC Level 2 is no longer “a future problem.” It is already showing up in real contracts, and buyers are asking real questions about your CMMC status. A lot of good contractors are not losing because…
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CMMC is no longer “coming soon.” It is already written into real Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. If your company is not ready for CMMC Level 2, you may already be blocked from bidding on work. In late 2025, new solicitations started to include CMMC language. Some of them even call out CMMC Level 2…
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Big changes are here, and small defense contractors need to pay attention. The Department of Defense (DoD) just rolled out Phase 1 of CMMC 2.0, and if you’re not ready, you could lose out on future contracts. The Pentagon has started surveying small businesses to find out just how prepared they are for CMMC 2.0…
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The Simple 6 Step Playbook Defense Contractors Actually Use If you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the Department of Defense (DoD), you will need Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 to win new work. Starting in late 2025, most contracts that involve CUI will require a full Level 2 certification from a Certified…
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A Game-Changer for Small DoD Contractors and CMMC Compliance Microsoft has made a big move that helps small and mid-sized defense contractors save money and improve security. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is now available in GCC High, which is the secure cloud built for government work and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This is a major…
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The enforcement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is here, and the time to act is now.Starting December 16, 2024, the CMMC Final Rule officially takes effect. This means compliance is no longer optional for any organization working with the Department of Defense (DoD) or the proposed Department of War (DoW). Your ability to…
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Benefits for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Government Contractors Discover why getting your CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification through a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) is important for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), reducing cyber risks, and keeping your business ready for DoD contracts. Introduction: What CMMC 2.0 Level 2 and C3PAO Mean The…
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What was once an aspirational goal is now mandatory. Contractors must be ready for assessment, certification, and ongoing maintenance—or risk exclusion from DoD/DoW opportunities. What Changed With the 48 CFR Final Rule? Reference: https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/About/ Who Must Achieve CMMC Level 2? Direct DoD/DoW contract recipients handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and any Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If…
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Understand what you can include in a CMMC POA&M under the latest 48 CFR rule. Learn which Level 2 controls are eligible, what “88 points” really means, and how to stay compliant with DoD (now DoW- Department of War) cybersecurity requirements. A POA&M in CMMC stands for “Plan of Actions and Milestones.” It is a…
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ITAR registration fees 2025, DDTC compliance, ITAR payment process, CMMC readiness, DECCS registration, ITAR renewal, defense trade controls, Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 ITAR fees Background: ITAR Registration and Annual Fees Under ITAR §§ 122.3(a) and 129.8(b)(1), every manufacturer, exporter, or broker involved with defense articles or services must register annually with the Directorate…
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