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📌 We recently wrapped up a great seminar on CMMC -- timely, practical, and very real for contractors right now. One theme kept coming up: The rules didn’t just change, the burden of proof did. Under DFARS, many organizations were told to "be secure." Under CMMC, that’s no longer sufficient. 📄 You must prove it. 🔍 And often, prove it to an independent third party. That shift has real consequences for timelines, accountability, and leadership visibility. Security that isn’t documented isn’t defensible anymore. This short clip from our session with Tom Conkle and Kelly Hood breaks down why CMMC is less about tools, and more about evidence and execution. Huge thanks to Plamen Martinov and Arif H. for organizing and making the seminar happen. ⬇️ Full session and deeper discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gdKQZPWk ❓What part of the "prove it" requirement has been hardest for your organization to adjust to so far? #Cybersecurity #CMMC #Compliance #RiskManagement #Leadership #ShadowTrace #DefenseContractors

🎥 CMMC is no longer theoretical — it’s here. For many organizations, the challenge isn’t understanding that CMMC exists. It’s understanding what to do now. If you’re still working through what CMMC means for your organization, this will help bring clarity. 🎟️ Join us here: https://lnkd.in/gypm6Pwi 💬 Where are you in your CMMC journey right now? #CMMC #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DoD #DefenseContractors #RiskManagement

🎥 Quick question for defense contractors: Do you know how your current cybersecurity program actually translates to CMMC? Most organizations are doing a lot of the right things. The challenge is understanding how those activities map to what assessors are looking for — and what evidence is needed to prove it. In this short video, we share why this gap exists and why preparation starts with clarity, not guesswork. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll break down: • How assessors evaluate programs • Where organizations commonly struggle • How to start preparing for certification with confidence If you’re still working through what CMMC means for your organization, this is worth your time. 💬 Are you more confident in your security controls, or in your ability to explain them to an assessor? #CMMC #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DefenseContractors #DoD #RiskManagement 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWt7Z26r

🔐 CMMC is officially showing up in contracts. That changes the expectation for defense contractors. For years, many organizations focused on operating securely. Now, CMMC requires something different: 👉 You must prove your cybersecurity capabilities 👉 To an independent assessor 👉 With documented, consistent, defensible evidence That’s where most organizations struggle. Not because they aren’t secure — but because their real systems and practices aren’t organized or documented in a way that holds up during an assessment. 📅 On January 21, 2026, we’re hosting a live seminar focused on: • What “CMMC in contracts” actually means • What assessors expect to see as proof • Why documentation and consistency matter more than tools • How to prepare without treating CMMC like a checklist This session is for leaders who want clarity, not noise. 💬 Honest question for contractors: Are you more confident in your security controls or in your ability to prove them to an assessor? #CMMC #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DoD #DefenseContractors #RiskManagement #NIST 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gypm6Pwi