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Teramis Blog

Explore insights on CMMC compliance, CUI discovery, enclave validation, data spillage detection, and commentary on industry-related topics.

Cost-effective CUI Spillage Prevention that Reduces Risk and Saves Your Organization Money

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

Jan 204 min read

Safeguarding CUI: Why the National Security Strategy Turns Cyber Compliance Into Counterintelligence

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

Jan 143 min read

Safeguarding CUI Under the Final DFARS Rule: What Prime Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know

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

Sep 10, 20254 min read

Navigating CUI Spillage Risks: Strategies for Robust CMMC Compliance

In the fast-paced realm of defense contracting, where deadlines loom and collaborations span multiple teams, CUI spillage can emerge as an unexpected roadblock to achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. Drawing from our hands-on experience steering contractors through NIST SP 800-171 assessments and CMMC certifications, I've witnessed how this issue can quietly undermine even well-prepared organizations. But fear not—by grasping the nuances of CU

Aug 22, 20254 min read

CUI Spillage: Your Biggest CMMC Compliance Risk and How to Fix It

CUI spillage threatens CMMC compliance. Teramis finds, resolves it across systems, ensuring data security, compliance with minimal disruption.

Jul 2, 20254 min read