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The market for CMMC compliance software has exploded. Dashboards, control trackers, SSP generators, workflow tools, and policy libraries all promise to simplify compliance for defense contractors navigating CMMC, DFARS, and NIST 800-171. And to be fair, many of these tools are helpful. But most CMMC compliance software is built on a flawed assumption: that organizations already know where their Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) exists. In reality, that assumption is a

Proper CMMC scoping is one of the first and most important steps defense contractors must take to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This guide breaks down how to identify CUI correctly and classify your assets so your compliance boundary is accurate and cost-effective. Too many organizations over- or under-scope, which creates security gaps or wastes budget. Read on for a clear explanation of scoping, the role of precise CUI detection, asset categories you ne

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection isn’t a “nice to have” anymore. If your organization touches CUI—especially as a contractor or partner in the Defense Industrial Base—spillage can cost you in contracts, remediation, legal exposure, and reputation. The good news: preventing CUI spillage doesn’t require lighting your budget on fire. The smartest programs focus on a tight mix of clarity (what is CUI), control (who can access it), and containment (how it can m

For years, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)  lived in an uncomfortable gray area. Contractors knew they had it, knew it mattered, but often treated it as a documentation problem rather than a data problem. That era is over. Recent updates to DFARS  and mandates flowing from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)  have turned cui identification  into a contractual, auditable requirement. Defense contractors are now expected to know—precisely and continuously—wh

DSPM Solutions  have become one of the fastest-growing categories in cybersecurity. Designed to discover, classify, and reduce data risk across sprawling enterprise environments, these platforms promise broad visibility and automated insight across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. For many commercial enterprises, that promise is attractive. For defense contractors, however, it can be dangerously misleading. As CMMC enforcement accelerates and DFARS obligations become opera

For years, cybersecurity compliance in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has been framed as an IT problem. A checklist. A maturity model. Something to survive long enough to pass an audit. The November 2025 National Security Strategy of the United States  makes clear that era is over. The document does not mention CMMC by name, but it doesn’t need to. Its language fundamentally reframes how the U.S. government views cyber risk across the defense supply chain. The shift is unm

The NDAA highlights gaps in CUI oversight. See how defense contractors can strengthen compliance with accurate identification and monitoring.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued the long-anticipated final DFARS rule  that locks the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)  into defense contracts. Effective November 9, 2025, safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) is no longer just best practice—it’s a contractual requirement. For contractors across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), this rule is a game-changer. It clarifies exactly when and how C

Effective CUI management isn't just about regulatory compliance—it's about protecting national security information while enabling the collaboration necessary for mission success. By mastering the CUI lifecycle, organizations can achieve both objectives while building competitive advantages in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.