The First Step Toward DoD Cybersecurity Compliance On November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense is rolling out phase 1 of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. This program of compliance will be introduced in stages and Phase 1 is where it...
CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3: What is the Difference?
Confused about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) levels? Need help understanding the difference between each level? We are here to help break down the three tiers of this classification system into understandable sections to better help you see...
CMMC 2.0? What it is and Why it Matters to Your Business.
CMMC 2.0, or the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, is a necessary step many defense contractors must take on their journey supporting government projects. Certification is required for all contractors, whether they are bidding on contracts, supporting the...
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Training: Building Resilience in Your Workforce
This is the fourth blog in our series discussing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program for defense contractors, and how to best prepare for CMMC certification. The previous article covered the basic details surrounding CMMC compliance, and now we will...
Why CMMC protects CUI at Dayton Businesses
Dayton Area Defense Contracts continue to hear about CMMC If you have worked in the Defense industry for a long period of time, things like CMMC, DFARS, CUI, and NIST 800-171 may make sense or sound familiar. If you are not currently in Defense, or new to the...
Dayton Registered Practitioner (RP) Defines NIST SP 800-172
NIST SP 800-172 Dayton area defense contractors may already be aware of the NIST SP 800-171 requirements. This publication was first developed to provide recommended controls for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) for non-federal entities. Companies...
CMMC Interim Rule for Dayton Contractors
CMMC Interim Rule The CMMC interim rule, also known as DFARS 252.204-7012 (additional details in DFARS 252.201-7019 and 252.201-7020), has many contractors in Dayton on edge about remaining in compliance, which is what allows them to be awarded future contracts. Most...






