CMMC Training Requirements: What Machine Shop Teams Must Know Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 Most CNC shops and precision manufacturers think CMMC compliance is an IT problem. They budget for firewalls, endpoint security, and access controls — and then forget one of the requirements that assessors flag most often: […]
CMMC Compliance
NIST 800-171 vs CMMC: What Defense Contractors Need to Know in 2026 Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 Ask ten defense contractors what the difference is between NIST 800-171 and CMMC, and you’ll get ten slightly different answers. Some will tell you they’re the same thing. Some will say NIST […]
CMMC Compliance
What Happens During a CMMC Audit? A Walkthrough for Manufacturers Published by Capital Cyber | Leesburg, VA | (571) 410 3066 If you’ve never been through a CMMC audit before, the experience can look intimidating from the outside — especially for a defense manufacturer that has spent 30 years running a shop and never had an outside […]
CMMC Compliance
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 […]
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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 […]
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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