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At Teramis, our mission centers on solving one of the most persistent obstacles in CMMC compliance: the inability of organizations to accurately locate, validate, and continuously monitor Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across their environments. Through our strategic partnership with Cape Endeavors, a leading provider of Managed CMMC Secure Enclaves, we have transformed how defense contractors achieve and maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 re

One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding CMMC compliance is that identifying Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is simply a matter of running a scan. For organizations with years of engineering data, contracts, email, SharePoint sites, network file shares, and cloud repositories, the challenge isn't finding information, it's accurately identifying which information is actually CUI. During a recent episode of Cape Endeavors' Bytes & Brew podcast, Steve Hicks, Senio

For most of its existence, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program lived in the future tense, something defense contractors would eventually need to worry about. That changed on November 10, 2025, when the Department of Defense began writing CMMC requirements into contracts. The program is now operational, enforcement mechanisms are live, and a March 2026 federal watchdog report has added a candid assessment of where the rollout could still stumble. The

Organizations pursuing CMMC Level 2 compliance face a common challenge before they can implement security controls or prepare for an assessment: identifying where Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) actually exists. To help defense contractors solve that challenge, Teramis is pleased to announce a new partnership with InDirectIT, a Managed Services Provider (MSP) specializing in CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, IT advisory services, SOX compliance, and risk management. Together,

New partnership combines Teramis CUI discovery and ongoing monitoring with PreVeil's end-to-end encrypted enclave to help organizations accurately scope, secure, and maintain CMMC compliance. Teramis, the purpose-built Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) discovery and ongoing monitoring platform for defense contractors, today announced a strategic partnership with PreVeil, the encrypted email and file-sharing platform trusted by thousands of organizations pursuing CMMC

Most organizations begin their CMMC journey by evaluating technologies, comparing service providers, or estimating certification costs. While these activities are important, they often occur before the organization has answered the most fundamental question in the entire compliance process: Where is our Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? That question was the focus of a recent discussion on Cape Endeavors' Bytes & Brew podcast featuring Terry McGraw, Dewayne Alford, A

LORIS, SC, June 10, 2026 -- Teramis, the leading platform for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) discovery, validation, and continuous monitoring, today announced that Stacy Bostjanick, former Chief of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity within the Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer, has joined the company's Advisory Board. Bostjanick brings more than three decades of federal acquisition, cybersecurity, and defense contracting experi

Defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance to remain eligible for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts as enforcement phases advance into 2026. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, effective for new solicitations since November 10, 2025, mandates implementation of 110 security practices from NIST SP 800-171 for Level 2. Phase 2 enforcement begins November 10, 2026, requiring third-part

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, 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.

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

Struggling to find all your Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? A purpose-built CUI discovery tool like Teramis can scan your entire environment—file shares, cloud storage, endpoints, and email—to pinpoint sensitive data with unmatched accuracy. Learn why identifying CUI is essential for CMMC compliance and how the right tool can simplify audits, reduce risks, and protect your DoD contracts.

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