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...
CMMC Enclave: Hybrid vs. Cloud-Only Models Explained When protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the first and biggest decision is defining your security boundary, or “enclave.” Choose too broad a scope and you’ll drown in complexity and cost. A CUI...
Understanding the CMMC Assessment Phases: A Step-by-Step Timeline As the Department of Defense (DoD) continues to roll out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, defense contractors must prepare for a rigorous evaluation of their...
