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Secretary Hegseth Tour: Get Compliant Or Get Left
Secretary Hegseth Tour: Get Compliant Or Get Left Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is walking shop floors in New England this week to inspect the "Arsenal of...
**Grant Fraud Crackdown Signals Tighter CMMC Enforcement Now**
Grant Fraud Crackdown Signals Tighter CMMC Enforcement Now A massive research fraud scandal just proved the government is done trusting "self-reported"...
Alert: TP-Link Cameras Open Backdoor to Your Shop
Alert: TP-Link Cameras Open Backdoor to Your Shop CISA just flagged TP-Link VIGI cameras for a critical vulnerability that grants hackers full control. If...
Trump’s $1.5T Budget Means CMMC Or No Contracts
Trump’s $1.5T Budget Means CMMC Or No Contracts President Trump just called for a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. That is huge news for...
Phase 1 Is Live: What Changed on November 10, 2025
CMMC Phase 1 enforcement started November 10, 2025. No grace period. What you'll see in new contracts, how to respond, and common mistakes to avoid.
False Claims Act & CMMC: Why Lying Costs $28,619 Per Violation
DOJ settlements: Raytheon $8.4M, MORSECORP $4.6M. How False Claims Act enforcement applies to CMMC and how to avoid becoming the next example.
C3PAO Shortage Crisis: Only 83 Assessors for 118,000 Contractors
The math doesn't work. 83 C3PAOs vs 118,000 contractors. Wait times are 3-6 months now, 12+ months by mid-2026. How to get scheduled before the rush.
CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Handle CUI? Level 2. Only FCI? Level 1. Cost comparison, requirements breakdown, and how to tell what data you handle. Stop guessing.
The 110 NIST 800-171 Controls: Where to Start (Priority List)
110 controls is overwhelming. Here's the priority list: quick wins (do first), medium difficulty (bulk of work), and hard mode (save for last).
No Small Business Exemption: What This REALLY Means
5-person shop? Subcontractor? Solo consultant? Doesn't matter. No exemptions. DoD confirmed: if you handle CUI, you need Level 2 regardless of company size.
Phase 2 Timeline: What Happens November 2026-2028
Phase 1 (now): selective enforcement. Phase 2 (Nov 2026): C3PAO mandatory. Phase 3 (Nov 2028): full implementation. Timeline and preparation guide.
What IS CMMC? (And Why Your Shop Needs It)
No jargon explanation of CMMC for machine shops making DoD parts. What it is, what it costs, and why Phase 1 enforcement started November 2025.
Why Care NOW? Phase 1 Enforcement Already Started
Phase 1 started November 10, 2025 - no grace period. What happens if you're not certified, how contracts are affected, and what 'no cert = no bid' actually means.
CMMC Tools That Actually Work (For Under $500/Month)
Budget-friendly compliance tools tested on real machine shops. What you need for asset tracking, password management, backups, and more.