Achieving SOC 2 compliance and completing your first SOC 2 Exam is a big step for any growing business. However, how you manage the process internally is just as important as the external audit. Should you keep compliance management in-house, hire a full-time...
The Transition from Policy to Law November 2025 As of November 10, 2025, the 48 CFR rule—often called the “CMMC Contract Rule”—goes into effect, officially embedding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) into the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation...
September 2025 CMMC Update – Core Business Solutions The Department of Defense (DoD) has finished the process. The Department of Defense will now require the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for defense contracts. On September 9, 2025 the 48 CFR CMMC...
DoD’s CMMC Contract Rule Heads to OMB Review: What Small Contractors Need to Know On July 22, 2025, the Department of Defense sent its long-awaited CMMC contract rule to the Office of Management and Budget. This was an important step in making CMMC 2.0 clauses...
10 Cost-Saving Strategies for the Defense Industrial Base CMMC Compliance: Why Cost Matters For many small defense contractors, the cost of CMMC readiness can be overwhelming. Initial preparation often costs over $50,000. A formal CMMC Level 2 assessment can exceed...
Debunking 7 Common CMMC Misconceptions Many small defense contractors find themselves swamped by conflicting advice on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0). Rumors about canceled programs, self-assessment loopholes, and subcontractor exemptions can...
