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...

Merger, Acquisition, and Divestiture in the DIB 

Over the last decade, mergers and acquisitions, along with divestitures, have been common within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). They come in all sizes, from small firms strategically coming together to offer a broader product portfolio, to niche businesses of...

CMMC Proposed Rule Update: What You Need to Know

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released the newest version of the ‘Proposed Rule’ for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) on December 26, 2023. This is the third revision of the rule since it was first introduced in September 2020. The rule aims to...