In-House vs. Partnering with an External Provider Achieving a CMMC Level 2 certification requires organizations to demonstrate that they meet the security requirements outlined in NIST SP 800-171. While implementing those required controls and safeguards often represents a significant investment in IT, cybersecurity, and organizational processes, every organization pursuing certification faces the same fundamental question: Should you manage the implementation internally, or

We have used the past week and a half to sit back and watch the CMMC storm online. We have seen the champagne popping contingent that is sure that CMMC is dead, and the CMMC die-hards that don't expect any significant changes exchanging barbs on LinkedIn and other online venues. We expect the truth to be somewhere in the middle, and we want to share our thoughts on what this pause could mean. First, let's clear up some of the facts of the current situation. While the curren

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented rate. Ensuring the security and reliability of your organization’s data isn’t just an IT concern—it’s a fundamental business imperative. The System and Information Integrity (SI) domain of the CMMC serves as a critical safeguard against threats that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and erode stakeholder trust. Understanding this domain is key to sustaining business continuity a