What a CMMC System Security Plan Actually Needs to Contain (And What Assessors Flag as Incomplete)
Your System Security Plan is the foundation of your CMMC assessment. Most SSPs submitted by defense contractors are incomplete. Here's what assessors flag and what a complete SSP actually needs.
CUI Boundary Definition: The CMMC Scoping Decision That Determines Everything Else
Defining your CUI boundary is the most consequential scoping decision in CMMC. Get it wrong and everything that follows is built on a flawed foundation. Here's how to get it right.
NIST 800-171 Gap Analysis for Manufacturing: The Midwest Playbook Toward CMMC
ISO certification does not equal NIST 800-171 compliance. If you're a Midwest manufacturer supporting federal contracts, here’s how to properly structure your gap analysis.