What Activates CMMC for Your Organization? Published: May 2026 | Capital Cyber If you are a defense contractor or subcontractor, you have probably heard the question: “Do I need CMMC?” The answer depends entirely on the type of information your organization handles under federal contracts. Not every contractor needs CMMC certification, but if certain clauses […]
CMMC Compliance, Cyber Risk & Compliance
CMMC Level 2 Requirements for Defense Manufacturers: Complete 2026 Guide Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 If you are a defense manufacturer and your contracts touch Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), CMMC Level 2 is the line you have to cross. There is no “Level 1.5.” There is no delay. And […]
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CMMC Level 1 Requirements for Small DoD Contractors Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 If you’re a small DoD contractor wondering whether CMMC Level 1 requirements apply to you – the short answer is almost certainly yes. Level 1 is the floor of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). It […]
CMMC Compliance, SMB Cybersecurity
How Construction Contractors Are Losing DoD Contracts Over Cybersecurity Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 The construction industry is facing a cybersecurity reckoning, and most contractors do not see it coming. While manufacturers and IT companies have been preparing for CMMC for years, the construction sector has largely operated under […]
SMB Cybersecurity, CMMC Compliance
SPRS Score Explained: Why Most Manufacturers Are Failing and How to Fix It Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 Your SPRS score is the single most visible indicator of your cybersecurity posture to the Department of Defense. Contracting officers check it. DIBCAC auditors use it as a baseline. And under […]
SMB Cybersecurity, CMMC Compliance
If you manufacture parts for defense contractors—even as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 supplier—keep reading. This guide will walk you through what CMMC means fo
Cyber Risk & Compliance, CMMC Compliance
If you manufacture parts for defense contractors—even as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 supplier—keep reading. This guide will walk you through what CMMC means fo
Cyber Risk & Compliance
CMMC vs. ITAR: What Defense Manufacturers Need to Understand Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 If your manufacturing company works on defense programs, you may be subject to both CMMC and ITAR requirements. These two frameworks overlap significantly, but they are not the same thing. Understanding where they converge, where […]
SMB Cybersecurity, CMMC ComplianceIf you manufacture parts for defense contractors—even as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 supplier—keep reading. This guide will walk you through what CMMC means fo
SMB Cybersecurity, CMMC ComplianceIf you’re a Tier 2 or Tier 3 aerospace supplier, this guide will walk you through what CMMC means for your business and how to achieve compliance with
SMB Cybersecurity, CMMC Compliance