What defense contractors and subcontractors need to know about Covered Defense Information, NIST SP 800-171, cyber incident reporting, cloud services, System Security Plans, subcontractor flow-down, SPRS, and related DFARS clauses.
A practical guide to understanding what CMMC and DFARS require from a cloud environment, and where Microsoft GCC and GCC High fit in. Microsoft GCC and GCC High are government-focused
On August 25, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of War announced the creation of the Smaller War Plants Commission, a new initiative designed to strengthen
DARS Class Deviation 2026-O0025, Revision 3 suspends the planned November 2026 CMMC Phase 2 transition and establishes November 10, 2028, as an important date for how the CMMC clause is
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business. Companies are using AI to write documents, summarize information, analyze data, automate tasks, and support cybersecurity teams. For defense contractors, however, AI
On August 26, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to foreign threats involving the U.S. bulk-power system, bringing new attention to cybersecurity and
Many companies in the defense supply chain struggle to determine whether their products, technical data, or services fall under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) or EAR (Export Administration Regulations). This confusion is
Why Every Defense Contractor Is Asking the Same Questions Right Now On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended implementation of CMMC Phase II, triggering widespread confusion across the
What Are ITAR Countries? If you are a defense contractor, manufacturer, exporter, or supplier supporting the Defense Industrial Base, you have likely heard the phrase “ITAR countries.” Despite its popularity,
