What Is a POA&M? Complete Guide for Defense Contractors

A POA&M — Plan of Action and Milestones — is the document that lists every NIST SP 800-171 security requirement you haven't fully implemente[...]

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FCI vs. CUI: What Every Defense Subcontractor Needs to Know

FCI vs. CUI: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Subcontractors  Federal Contract Information (FCI) is protected by 15 controls under Cybe[...]

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Why Passing CMMC Starts With Finding the Gaps First?

A CMMC gap assessment checks your environment against all 320 assessment objectives behind the 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls that make up Cybersecuri[...]

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CMMC Enclave vs. Enterprise: Which Compliance Model Works Best?

A CMMC enclave separates the systems and people who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from the rest of your network. An enterprise-[...]

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What Is a Passing CMMC Score and How Is It Calculated?

There is no single “passing” CMMC score. What counts as passing depends on which status you are aiming for — and whether you are on a self-asses[...]

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Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Certification: What It Means for Defense Contractors

On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II certification requirements that were set to take effect November 10, 2026. Your DFARS [...]

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CMMC Readiness: Prepare Your Business for Compliance

CMMC readiness is the state of having fully implemented, documented, and operationalized the cybersecurity controls required for your CMMC certificati[...]

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CMMC Audit Preparation: Avoid Common Compliance Mistakes

Updated July 2026: On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2 pending a 60-day Reform Task Force review. The Phase 2 dates and fra[...]

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C3PAO: What It Is and How to Choose One for CMMC Level 2

Updated July 2026: On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2 pending a 60-day Reform Task Force review. The Phase 2 dates and fra[...]

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DIBCAC: What Defense Contractors Need to Know

DIBCAC — the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center — is the DoD assessment body operated by the Defense Contract Management Ag[...]

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