This article breaks down how the launch of CMMC Phase 1 is transforming compliance across the Defense Industrial Base. With verification now mandatory, contractors face heightened scrutiny of evidence, documentation, assessment scheduling, and CUI boundary definition. The piece outlines early market impacts, how primes are intensifying supply-chain requirements, and why Level 2 certification success now depends on operational proof, not intent.
This article explores the launch of CMMC Phase 1 as the start of a new era in cybersecurity accountability, where verified compliance replaces self-attestation. It highlights how readiness, supply chain collaboration, and a culture of security now define competitiveness across the Defense Industrial Base.
The DoD’s 48 CFR final rule clears the way for CMMC Phase 1, making certification a requirement for defense contract eligibility. This resource outlines what the rule means for contractors, the impact on supply chains, and how Coalfire and Coalfire Federal support readiness and impartial certification.
Choosing the wrong C3PAO doesn’t just risk delays or disputes, it can affect your competitiveness, your future contracts, and your ability to sustain compliance. This article explains why experience matters.
Calculate the ROI of CMMC Level 2 compliance. Learn how defense contractors gain contract access, reduce risk & boost efficiency. See why it's strategic + free ROI worksheet.
Discover the 10 critical questions every executive should ask when pursuing CMMC Level 2 certification. Learn how to reduce risk, secure DoD contracts, and gain a competitive edge in the defense industrial base.
The recent US Treasury breach highlights systemic weaknesses in how we secure our federal supply chains. It’s time to ask a tough question: why is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) limited to the Department of Defense (DoD)?
