For organizations operating in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), compliance is no longer a paperwork exercise. Frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 require organizations to continuously monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to security events—and...
After months of anticipation, Microsoft Copilot for GCC High is expected before year’s end—bringing secure, compliant AI to federal, defense, and regulated organizations. The excitement is understandable. Agencies and contractors have watched commercial organizations...
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...
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...
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...