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As of September 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) has finalized the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program through its final rule (32 CFR Part 170), with implementation beginning December 16, 2024. While the DFARS updates continue to be finalized, prime contractors are already preparing for heightened supply chain cybersecurity responsibilities. With a phased rollout expected to extend through approximately late 2027, prime contractors face new obligati

For organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), few challenges are as daunting as meeting the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. Contractors must protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in a way that is not only compliant with regulations but also sustainable for day-to-day operations. One of the most effective strategies to accomplish this is by implementing a CMMC enclave.

Learn how the final DFARS rule makes CMMC compliance mandatory for defense contractors starting in 2025, with full rollout by 2028.

In a recent episode of the Bourbon & Bytes podcast , the leadership team from Cape Endeavors Incorporated—CEO Terry McGraw, COO Dewayne Alford, and CTO Andy Paul—shared their deep expertise on achieving CMMC compliance. With a track record of guiding 23 companies through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process with a perfect score of 110 , their insights are invaluable for organizations navigating the complex landscape of Department of Defense (DoD) cybe

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

CMMC Compliance – From Advisory to Assessment

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

While nation-state espionage represents a significant threat to the Defense Industrial Base, cybercrime presents the most immediate and operationally disruptive risk to your organization's daily operations and long-term viability. The Scale of the Cybercrime Challenge The statistics paint a sobering picture of today's threat landscape. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrimes occur every 39 seconds—translating to 2,244 incidents per minute and 3.2 million attacks dail