Blog tagged as DoD contractors

This post walks defense contractors through realistic CMMC prep timelines for Level 1 and Level 2. It covers the phases involved, what makes prep take longer, what shortens it, and when to start relative to a contract deadline. Written for contractors who need to know if they can be ready in time.

This post walks defense contractors through 10 questions to ask any CMMC advisory firm before signing on. Each question includes what a solid answer looks like and what should give you pause. Written for decision-stage buyers comparing providers for Level 1 or Level 2 prep.

Learn what CMMC Level 1 self-attestation requires, who signs it, where it goes, and why getting the details wrong creates real legal risk for your company.

A short yes or no checklist that helps subcontractors and suppliers figure out whether the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification applies to their business. Covers the questions that establish scope, what your answers point to, and the common cases where companies guess wrong in both directions.

A top-of-funnel guide for small DoD subcontractors who think they only need CMMC Level 1 and want to keep it that way. It explains the line between FCI and CUI, how to scope your environment so CUI stays out, what happens if CUI slips in, and the practical steps that protect a Level 1 scope.