CMMC vs. NIST 800-171: What Is the Difference?
Organizations in the defense industrial base often hear CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 discussed together. That can make the two seem interchangeable, but they serve
Organizations in the defense industrial base often hear CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 discussed together. That can make the two seem interchangeable, but they serve
Every defense contractor asks the same question once CMMC becomes real for their organization: what is this actually going to cost? The honest answer is
Before an assessor ever looks at a single control, they look at your scope. Get the boundary wrong and everything downstream; your controls, your documentation,
If your company does business with the Department of Defense, or wants to, CMMC certification is no longer optional paperwork. It’s the difference between staying
CMMC Level 2 is one of the most important cybersecurity requirements for organizations working in the Defense Industrial Base. It primarily applies to contractors and
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
Organizations working in the Defense Industrial Base handle information that can directly affect government operations, defense programs, and national security. Protecting that information requires more
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2, pausing the third-party certification requirement that was set to start hitting contracts on
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.