With new federal rules taking effect, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies can no longer afford to delay meeting cybersecurity mandates. With the release of Title 48, U.S. Department of Defense ...

US defense contractors are now encountering CMMC cybersecurity requirements in their contracts. Ambika Biggs of Hirschler ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tech CEO Covering Cybersecurity, AI, Compliance & National Security. Cybersecurity in Focus: Strengthening Defense with CMMC 2.0 – ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wishart-Smith is a board director covering leadership and innovation. For companies in the defense industrial base, Cybersecurity ...

CMMC Level 2 certification has shifted from a distant requirement to an immediate priority. With the DFARS acquisition rule now in effect, contractors without certification are not eligible for many ...

Starting November 10, federal contractors that perform work with the Department of Defense will need to ensure they comply with a new cybersecurity framework. The Department of Defense (DoD) just ...

The 11th hour for getting systems in line with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 rules required to bid on federal Department of Defense contracts has already come and gone. Now, it’s ...

This article, co-authored by CyberNINES CEO Scott Singer, originally appeared in CyberNINES on June 2, 2025 and is reprinted with permission. All rights reserved ...

For Department of Defense contractors working toward Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification compliance, much of the effort tends to focus on internal systems and processes. However, one critical ...

For managed service providers (MSPs) and IT administrators working with the Department of Defense or its contractors, staying compliant with cybersecurity rules isn’t just important—it’s essential.

Federal contracting is no longer about just saying you're secure; you have to prove it. Automation and AI are the only ways to keep up with the mountain of evidence required. Cybersecurity Maturity ...

Here’s how to get ahead of the problem and turn AI into a compliance asset, writes AJ Yawn, governance, risk and compliance expert. The Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification initiative ...