CMMC Phase 1 began Nov. 10, and major defense primary contractors are already demanding compliance from their suppliers.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 program marks a shift from self-certification to third-party assessments.

Effective November 10, 2025, the CMMC Final Rule requires DOD to include CMMC requirements in contracts that include the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract ...

CMMC isn’t just a checkbox. It’s a shift in how the government evaluates cyber risk. We’re working closely with clients to ensure they’re not only compliant but resilient.” — Tracey Birkenhauer, VP of ...

Last year, attacks on the software supply chain occurred at a rate of at least one every two days. That’s not just an alarming statistic, it’s a wake-up call. One-third of those attacks targeted U.S.

The 11th hour for getting systems in line with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 rules required to bid on federal Department of Defense contracts has already come and gone. Now, it’s ...

If you’re part of the Department of Defense supply chain, there’s no easy way to say it: it’s “go time.” The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) isn’t some distant regulatory cloud ...

In collaboration with IntelliGRC, Integris delivers a centralized compliance management platform that automates control mapping, evidence collection, and continuous compliance efforts, reducing ...

From Policy To Procurement: CMMC Compliance Becomes A DoD Contract Requirement In October 2026. The argument over whether Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification would ever show up in real ...

On July 18, 2025, Secretary Pete Hegseth drew a line, declaring that the days of box checking are over and that real cybersecurity in the defense supply chain is now non‑negotiable. When Secretary of ...