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A controlled drawing just landed in your inbox: handling CUI from a prime from receipt to delete

A drawing marked CUI shows up from a prime and is in five places within the hour. Here is how DoD suppliers can trace controlled information from receipt through sharing, shop floor use, destruction, and the evidence that proves it.

Who else has the keys? Vetting and managing vendor and app access for manufacturers, contractors, and DoD suppliers

When a vendor you trust gets breached, you inherit the risk. Here is how to inventory who has access to your systems, what to ask vendors, how to keep access small, and what to do the day a vendor announces a breach.

Can you actually restore the ERP? Backup restore testing for manufacturers and plants

A green backup email is not a recovery plan. Here is what restoring an ERP really involves, who should set the downtime and data-loss targets, and how to run a restore test without stopping the plant.

Your SPRS score is a signed statement: what DoD suppliers should know before they post a number

Your SPRS score is a representation to DoD, and under CMMC a senior official affirms it every year. Here is what the number actually says, why evidence takes months to build, and how to sanity-check your score before anyone signs.

Shadow AI on the shop floor: a practical AI policy for manufacturers

Your people are already pasting quotes, drawings, and supplier emails into AI tools. Banning it does not work and ignoring it is worse. Here is a practical AI policy manufacturers and DoD suppliers can roll out in 30 days.

When CMMC Phase 2 is paused, what manufacturers should still do on NIST 800-171 and SPRS

CMMC Phase 2 third-party assessments are on hold. DFARS 7012, NIST 800-171, and honest SPRS scores are not. Here is what manufacturers and DoD suppliers should keep doing while the timeline is uncertain.

CMMC 2.0 Compliance: What Defense Contractors Must Do Now

The Department of Defense's CMMC 2.0 mandate is here, and the timeline for compliance is shrinking. This article provides practical guidance for defense contractors on preparing for certification, identifying common gaps, and understanding timeline expectations.

How Can I Get My Business CMMC Level 2 Certified?

Navigate CMMC Level 2 certification with this guide covering compliance steps, costs, and strategic preparation for defense contractors.

Cybersecurity In Manufacturing And Engineering Firms

Manufacturing and engineering firms face unique cyber risks from OT/IT convergence. Learn how to protect your operations, intellectual property, and supply chain.

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