A large portion of the defense industrial base is preparing for CMMC 2.0, but many contractors overlook a critical fact. The core security requirements behind CMMC Level 2 are not new. They already exist under DFARS 252.204 7012 and the required implementation of NIST SP 800 171. These two pillars have governed defense cybersecurity for […]
Introduction Many defense contractors believe they are “CMMC compliant” because they have implemented cybersecurity controls or aligned loosely with NIST SP 800-171. But under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) framework, implementation alone does not equal compliance. True compliance means meeting all requirements for your designated CMMC level and, when required, undergoing an independent
Introduction The publication of ISO/IEC 27701:2025 marks a major milestone in global privacy and data protection. Released in October 2025, this new edition expands upon the foundation laid by ISO/IEC 27701:2019, establishing a more mature, flexible, and accountability-driven model for privacy governance. For compliance leaders, data protection officers, and IT security professionals, this update represents
The Department of Defense (DoD) has finalized CMMC 2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), and the implications for defense contractors are clear: without certification, you won’t be eligible to compete for many government contracts in the coming years. For CIOs, CISOs, compliance officers, and program managers at mid-to-large defense contractors, this is more than a technical