2025 was the year CMMC stopped being theoretical and started impacting contracts, costs, and careers. For defense contractors, certification is no longer just compliance; it’s a competitive edge, a risk mitigation strategy, and an operational imperative in an era of elevated requirements for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). But it didn’t start that way. January 2025 was still a time of uncertainty and what felt like […]
2025 was a year of undeniable progress when it came to the establishment and enforcement of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). As we left 2025 and CMMC moved from anticipated requirement to full-on enforcement, one thing became clear: the companies that made the most CMMC progress weren’t just guessing—they were informed. Over the past year, our most-read and most-shared CMMC guides reflected the real questions […]
Scroll Down to Watch! Planning on getting CMMC compliant in 2026? In this webinar, our Certified CMMC Assessors will break down what a successful CMMC roadmap looks like from start to finish. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to book a C3PAO, we’ll walk you through what’s needed at each stage to achieve […]
Compliance is a massive lift, there’s no understating it. As an Organization Seeking Compliance (OSC), you invest critical resources and time into your compliance program. You wouldn’t want an inexperienced or careless consultant in your environment. There has to be trust. So, let our team of Certified CMMC Assessors and Lead Assessors make your acquaintance. […]
Scroll Down to Watch! Wondering which CMMC controls organizations fail most often and how to avoid making the same mistakes? In this webinar, our Certified CMMC assessors broke down five of the most commonly failed controls, explained what they expect to see in an assessment, and shared how to avoid the findings that trip up […]
A major DoD aerospace engineering partner for manufacturers in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), was concerned about their lack of a compliance program. Knowing CMMC was advancing in rulemaking stages, it would be a matter of time before contract requirements included CMMC certification. Working with 112Cyber CRC’s team of CMMC consultants, the organization was able […]
A large engineering organization attempted to migrate its operations to a Cloud enclave to simplify CMMC compliance; however, a lack of proper preparation resulted in confusion surrounding the location and transmission of CUI. 112Cyber was able to: The Problem This engineering organization historically relied on on-premises solutions to conduct its operations. When it came to […]
A research organization invested in an out-of-the-box Cloud enclave for CMMC compliance but didn’t fully consider how it would impact day-to-day business operations. As a result, the organization struggled to get its employees adjusted to the changes and was unsure if its CUI was being transmitted outside of the enclave. 112Cyber was able to: The […]
Scroll Down to Watch Want to know what assessors actually look for during a CMMC assessment? In this webinar, we’ll break down what leads to controls being “Met” or “Not Met” based on real insights from Certified CMMC Assessors. You’ll hear firsthand how assessors evaluate complex controls, what counts as ‘adequate and sufficient’ evidence, and how to avoid […]
Getting assessed by a Certified Third-Party Assessment organization (C3PAO) is required for CMMC compliance — but not all C3PAOs are made equal. With dozens of C3PAOs to choose from, it’s important to partner with one that can efficiently and accurately guide you through the assessment process. Here are nine critical red flags to watch out for […]