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Navigating the DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: Preparing for Your C3PAO Assessment

Understand C3PAO readiness for CMMC compliance and ensure a seamless assessment process for defense contractors handling CUI.

Ken Satkunam, CISM · April 6, 2026

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Simplifying SPRS Scoring for DoD Contractors

Understanding SPRS scoring: Vital for DoD contractors to strengthen compliance, improve contract opportunities, and secure sensitive data.

Ken Satkunam, CISM · March 30, 2026

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Managed IT for DoD Contractors: What It Includes, What It Costs, and How to Choose the Right MSP

Defense contractors handling CUI need more than standard managed IT. Here's what CMMC-ready managed IT actually includes, what it costs in 2026, and the questions to ask any MSP before you sign.

Ken Satkunam, CISM · March 23, 2026

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DoD Contractors

Navigating the DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: Preparing for Your C3PAO Assessment

Understand C3PAO readiness for CMMC compliance and ensure a seamless assessment process for defense contractors handling CUI.

Apr 6, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

Simplifying SPRS Scoring for DoD Contractors

Understanding SPRS scoring: Vital for DoD contractors to strengthen compliance, improve contract opportunities, and secure sensitive data.

Mar 30, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

Managed IT for DoD Contractors: What It Includes, What It Costs, and How to Choose the Right MSP

Defense contractors handling CUI need more than standard managed IT. Here's what CMMC-ready managed IT actually includes, what it costs in 2026, and the questions to ask any MSP before you sign.

Mar 23, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

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Supply Chain Cybersecurity for DoD Contractors: CMMC and NIST 800-171 Requirements

Prime contractors and subcontractors in the defense supply chain face strict CUI protection requirements under CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012—with flow-down obligations that reach every tier.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

Modernizing IT Infrastructure for Defense Contractors

Defense contractors modernizing their IT infrastructure must navigate CMMC compliance, government cloud requirements, and the DoD's Zero Trust mandate—all while keeping sensitive CUI protected and operations running.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

Risk Assessments for CMMC Compliance: What DoD Contractors Need

CMMC 2.0 requires DoD contractors to assess all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, score themselves in SPRS, and—for many CUI contracts—pass a third-party C3PAO assessment. Understanding the process, costs, and common failure points before you start is essential.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

Ransomware Defense for DoD Contractors: Beyond Basic Backups

Ransomware attacks on defense contractors don't just disrupt operations—they trigger DFARS breach reporting obligations and risk CUI exposure. CMMC 2.0's System and Information Integrity controls require a multi-layered defense that goes far beyond keeping backups.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

Disaster Recovery and Cybersecurity for Defense Contractors

Defense contractors must meet NIST SP 800-171 incident response and recovery requirements under CMMC 2.0—including the 72-hour breach reporting mandate under DFARS 252.204-7012 and documented continuity plans that protect CUI availability.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

How AI-Powered Attacks Target Defense Contractors

Nation-state APT groups are weaponizing AI to conduct hyper-targeted attacks on the Defense Industrial Base—using AI-generated spear phishing, automated reconnaissance, and CUI exfiltration at a scale and speed that traditional defenses weren't built to stop.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

DoD Contractors

CMMC Level 2 vs Level 1: Key Differences for DoD Contractors 2026

Understand the main differences between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 for DoD contractors and what compliance means for your business in 2026.

Mar 15, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

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