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What a Stalled CMMC Assessment Actually Costs You

A stalled CMMC assessment does more than delay certification. Break down the hidden costs of assessment delays and learn why organizations that prioritize early preparation and gap identification are better positioned to move through the process efficiently and avoid costly setbacks.

July 08, 2026
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AI and CUI: What CMMC Level 2 Assessors Look For

As defense contractors rapidly adopt AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude, many are overlooking how these technologies intersect with CUI and CMMC Level 2 requirements. This article breaks down how AI tools enter assessment scope, where organizations commonly fall short, and what assessors evaluate during a CMMC engagement.

July 01, 2026
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The CMMC Between-Certification Playbook

How to Sustain CMMC Level 2 Certification, Reduce Compliance Risk, and Stay Assessment-Ready Across the Full Three-Year Cycle.

June 24, 2026
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Inside CPAN: Building a CMMC Partner Strategy That Works

Leaders from across the CPAN ecosystem break down what a coordinated partner strategy looks like in practice. Hear directly from advisory, technical, and assessment experts on how to avoid misalignment, reduce rework, and move through the CMMC lifecycle with confidence.

June 17, 2026
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The Top 5 CMMC Challenges Facing the Defense Industrial Base

CPAN connects organizations with a reputationally sound ecosystem of proven partners that support every phase of the CMMC journey. We break down the top 5 challenges faced within the DIB, and how CPAN helps.

June 09, 2026
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The CPAN Ecosystem: Who’s Involved and Why It Matters

A strategic overview of the CMMC Partner Assurance Network (CPAN) and how its ecosystem of reputationally sound providers enables defense contractors to reduce risk, accelerate compliance, and confidently navigate the full CMMC lifecycle.

June 08, 2026
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Beyond Certification: The Shift to a CMMC Lifecycle Mindset

CMMC compliance requires continuous monitoring, validation, and improvement. Discover how a lifecycle approach helps organizations sustain compliance and avoid costly gaps over time by Travis Goldbach, VP of CMMC.

May 20, 2026
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Introducing the CMMC Partner Assurance Network (CPAN)

With the rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), organizations across the supply chain are being asked to demonstrate, not just declare, their ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The intent is clear: strengthen national security by ensuring cybersecurity maturity across every tier of the ecosystem.

May 20, 2026
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Coalfire Launches the CMMC Partner Assurance Network (CPAN) to Strengthen Defense Industrial Base Readiness

Coalfire announces the public launch of the CMMC Partner Assurance Network (CPAN), a collaborative ecosystem built to help organizations across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) navigate the growing complexity of the CMMC program.

May 19, 2026