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Phase 2 deadline: June 2025. No cert = no bid. Get your shop compliant or lose DoD contracts.
Deadlines, regulations, what it means for your shop.
December 16, 2024
Pentagon issues final rule streamlining cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors, reducing assessment levels from five to three.
November 12, 2024
K&L Gates warns that contractors must implement CMMC requirements quickly, with no carve-outs for small businesses or foreign entities.
November 2024
Industry experts report average preparation time for CMMC Level 2 certification takes 6-12 months, urging immediate action.
October 15, 2024
Official CMMC Program rule published, establishing the three-tiered certification framework for all DoD contractors.
October 2024
Legal analysis confirms CMMC applies to contracts above micro-purchase threshold, affecting thousands of small contractors.
September 2024
C3PAO capacity concerns arise as Phase 2 approaches. Contractors advised to schedule assessments early to avoid delays.
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CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the DoD's way of making sure anyone handling government info—yes, even your CAD files—is keeping it secure.
"Insurance for your blueprints – annoying upfront, but beats losing DoD work."
Level 1 requirements already appearing in new DoD contracts
Level 2 self-assessments common by mid-2026
Primes asking subs about compliance – don't get cut from bid list
Step-by-step compliance procedures. No consultants required.
Lock down the basics - MFA, user accounts, permissions.
Know what you got and where your CUI lives.
The paperwork nobody likes but everybody needs.
The tech stuff - simpler than consultants say.
Includes editable templates, step-by-step procedures, and compliance tracking spreadsheet.
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Won't cost more than your Haas CNC.
Email, Teams, SharePoint that's actually CMMC-ready out of the box.
Dead-simple encrypted email and file sharing. Perfect for small shops.
Manage user accounts and MFA across all systems from one place.
Find vetted assessors when you're ready for Level 2. Don't rush.
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Former McKinsey consultant turned AI builder. I've seen too many small shops get gouged by compliance consultants charging $50K+ for stuff you can do yourself.
This site is my way of cutting through the noise. No sales pitch, no upsells – just practical, shop-friendly tips from someone who's helped dozens of manufacturers get compliant.
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