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Why Self-Built CMMC Enclaves Fail In the world of defense contracting, achieving compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is essential for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). A key component in this process is the CMMC enclave—a secure, isolated environment designed to protect CUI from unauthorized access and cyber threats. However, many organizations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), opt to build their own C

In the defense and national-security world, few compliance topics create more confusion—or more unintentional violations—than Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Both involve sensitive information. Both impose strict requirements. Both can burn your organization to the ground if mishandled.