Data from the Cyber AB town halls reveals a massive acceleration in the certification ecosystem as contractors race to solidify their standing before the November 10th deadline this year. A new report from ISI found that just 18% of defense contractors demonstrated readiness across all foundational CMMC areas. As more organizations achieve Level 2 (L2) status, companies that secured early certification will continue to be eligible for Department of War (DoW) contracts and s

CMMC is moving rapidly forward as it has already started appearing in Q1 DIB contracts. With authorized C3PAO slots filling months in advance, choosing the right assessor is now an important business priority. Here are some thoughts to consider when selecting a C3PAO. Verify Cyber AB Marketplace authorization  Your C3PAO must be listed as an authorized, active organization in the Cyber AB Marketplace. This is the single most important verification step because an unauthorized

The CMMC Northeast Summit, hosted at Rhode Island College’s Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies with AXIOTROP, their partner sponsor. This event was specifically designed to support Organizations Seeking Assessment (OSAs) by bridging the gap between dense Department of War (DoW) policy and the boots-on-the-ground CMMC execution. Joe Devine, President of AXIOTROP, & Senator Jim Langevin, Former United States Representative, giving opening remarks. Photo by