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The Calm Before Phase 1: How Contractors Are Positioning for November 10

This article explores how contractors are preparing for the November 10 launch of CMMC Phase 1, detailing the shift from self-attestation to verified compliance and how readiness is emerging as a key competitive advantage across the Defense Industrial Base.

November 04, 2025
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False Claims Act and CMMC: Why Cutting Corners Is Risky

This article examines how CMMC Phase 1 enforcement intersects with the False Claims Act, highlighting recent DOJ settlements and outlining how inaccuracies in cybersecurity attestations, not breaches, now drive legal risk for defense contractors.

October 28, 2025
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CMMC Phase 1: What’s Changed Since the Nov 10 Date Was Set

The Department of Defense confirmed that CMMC Phase 1 will begin on November 10. Contractors that act before then will enter Phase 1 in a stronger position.

October 13, 2025
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Not All C3PAOs Are Created Equal — Here’s Why That Matters to You

Your choice of C3PAO could be the difference between passing with confidence… or hitting costly roadblocks.

July 30, 2025
Press Release

Coalfire Federal Achieves DIBCAC Re-Certification

Coalfire Federal has successfully completed its triennial DIBCAC CMMC Level 2 re-certification assessment, earning a perfect score.

July 18, 2025
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CMMC Readiness Spot Checklist

Be fully prepared for your CMMC assessment with our spot readiness checklist.

July 15, 2025
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CMMC Level 2: The Real Difference Between a Mock Assessment and a Pre-Assessment

With more than six months of CMMC Level 2 assessments now completed, one pattern is clear: confusion about “pre-assessments” vs. “mock assessments” can cost organizations time, money, and their shot at certification.

July 09, 2025
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2025 Reality Check: What Prime Contractors Now Expect from Their Suppliers

If you're part of the Defense Industrial Base, your readiness is no longer measured by intent—it’s measured by implementation. The clock started ticking with CFR 32. CFR 48 will make it contractual.

July 01, 2025
Press Release

Coalfire Federal Confirms AWS Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification for Controlled Working Environment

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 for its Controlled Working Environment (CWE), following a successful assessment conducted by Coalfire Federal.

June 17, 2025