Inside the Mind of a C3PAO: How Assessors Evaluate CMMC Compliance

Have you ever wondered what a Certified Third-Party Assessor (C3PAO) is really thinking during your CMMC compliance assessment? Imagine this: Day 1 of your CMMC Level 2 assessment, the assessor scans your policies and suddenly asks, “Can I see the sign-in log from...

CMMC Final Rule: What You Need to Know and Do Next

On November 10, 2025, the Department of War will officially implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule, marking a pivotal shift in how cybersecurity compliance is enforced across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This long-awaited...

CMMC Level 2 Mock Assessments: Turning Gaps into Strengths

Why Your First CMMC Level 2 Assessment Shouldn’t Be the Real One Many organizations are gearing up for CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessments, but how can an organization know when they are ready? One of the most effective ways to uncover and address gaps is through a mock...