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Navigating CMMC Compliance: Lessons, Pitfalls, and Proven Paths to Ensure Success

In a recent episode of the Bourbon & Bytes podcast , the leadership team from Cape Endeavors Incorporated—CEO Terry McGraw, COO Dewayne...

Aug 85 min read

Three Mile Island and the Hidden Danger of Self-Attestation: A Cautionary Tale for CMMC Compliance

CMMC compliance replaces self-attestation with independent verification—just like post-Three Mile Island reforms. Here’s why that matters now more than ever.

Aug 13 min read

CMMC Compliance – From Advisory to Assessment

Jul 233 min read

CMMC Compliance in 2025: What Defense Contractors Need to Know

Prepare for 2025 CMMC Compliance with this free playbook—covering scoping, assessments, secure enclaves, and NIST 800-171 implementation.

Jul 11 min read

Stop whining about how much CMMC compliance costs; It pales in comparison to the costs of not adequately defending your networks.

While nation-state espionage represents a significant threat to the Defense Industrial Base, cybercrime presents the most immediate and...

Jun 242 min read

The Enclave Has No CUI: How “Empty Enclave Syndrome” Threatens CMMC Compliance

In Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, a vain ruler is fooled into parading around in imaginary garments...

Jun 242 min read

Build vs. Buy: Choosing the Right Path to a CMMC-Compliant IT Environment

Build vs Buy - Explore costs, timelines, staffing, and compliance readiness for a CMMC enclave

Jun 162 min read

The High Stakes of CMMC Compliance Failures: Risks You Can’t Afford

In today’s evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, the Department of Defense (DoD) is taking decisive action to ensure that Controlled...

Jun 114 min read