CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment vs C3PAO Certification
Level 2 comes in two assessment types, and your DFARS clauses — not your preference — decide which applies. How to read them, what each path involves, and why you prepare the same way either way.
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Compliance & security insights
Articles and analysis from the practice — read in full, no email required. Guides and sample deliverables live on the Resources page.
What the 2026 Threat Data Says About the Defense Industrial Base
Attacks on manufacturing rose 88% and abuse of remote management tooling rose 277%. Both describe attacks that look like authorized activity — and why several 800-171 families are written as continuous activity rather than a state.
CMMC Phase 2 Suspended: What Contractors Should Do Now
On July 13, 2026 the DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 rollout and launched a 60-day reform review. What was suspended, what still applies, and what to do about it.
CMMC Readiness Checklist for Defense Contractors
A practical readiness checklist for defense contractors working toward CMMC — scoping CUI, the control families that matter most, and the evidence assessors ask for.
SOC 2 Readiness Checklist for SaaS
A practical, no-fluff checklist covering scoping, control implementation, and evidence collection for SaaS companies preparing for SOC 2.
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