Author name: Zach Tracy

Cybersecurity requirements have become a central part of doing business with the U.S. Department of Defense. For organizations in the Defense Industrial Base, understanding whether

When your prime contractor holds a DoD contract with DFARS 252.204-7012 or a CMMC requirement, that obligation flows to every subcontractor handling CUI. Learn which CMMC level applies to your subcontract, what documentation primes require, and the four steps to take before they ask.

Most MSPs manage IT infrastructure — not GRC programs. Learn exactly why that gap costs defense contractors their CMMC assessment, and what CMMC consulting services actually cover.

A comprehensive 90-day roadmap for defense contractors preparing for CMMC audits. Learn the three-phase approach to audit readiness, common preparation pitfalls to avoid, and how to build the documentation and evidence packages that ensure certification success.

Comprehensive guide to CMMC 2.0 changes every defense contractor must understand. Learn about streamlined levels, new self-assessment options, Level 2 certification requirements, implementation timeline, and actionable preparation steps.

Learn what Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is, how to identify it in your organization, and what DFARS and CMMC handling requirements apply to defense contractors.

Learn what a CMMC-compliant incident response plan requires for defense contractors — covering DFARS 72-hour reporting, NIST 800-171 3.6.x controls, and the 6 core components assessors look for.

Learn when defense contractors need FedRAMP consulting, how authorization works, and what to expect from readiness through ATO — including the FedRAMP vs. CMMC overlap.