Acuative’s Milestone: A Signpost for DoD Subcontractors Acuative’s achievement of CMMC Level 2 certification signals growing enforcement and importance of cybersecurity readiness within the Department of Defense supply chain. Level 2 certification includes implementation of the NIST SP 800-171 controls required to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which many subcontractors handle daily. Why Level 2 […]

Understanding the Pentagon’s New CMMC Enforcement The Department of Defense has officially ramped up enforcement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. This move underscores the DoD’s commitment to securing its supply chain from cyber threats. Why Readiness Gaps Are Still a Concern Despite the push for CMMC, many small and mid-size contractors have […]

What is Cyber AB Doing to Scale CMMC? Cyber AB, the organization overseeing third-party assessor accreditation for CMMC, is actively working to expand the ecosystem supporting cybersecurity certification for DoD contractors. Why Scaling Matters With CMMC certification becoming mandatory across more DoD contracts, the demand for qualified assessments is increasing dramatically. Scaling involves: Increasing the […]

What is DFARS 252.204-7025? DFARS 252.204-7025 is a mandatory clause for Department of Defense contractors that outlines cybersecurity requirements to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Key Compliance Requirements NIST SP 800-171 implementation: Contractors must implement the outlined security controls to safeguard CUI. System Security Plan (SSP): Document how your organization meets these controls. Incident Reporting: […]