Category: Compliance & CMMC

Compliance & CMMC

Policies Are Not Proof: What Cybersecurity Compliance Evidence Should Your Business Maintain?

September 11, 2026 by Dave Owens, vCISO

A policy can say that multifactor authentication is required, backups are tested, access is reviewed, and employees complete security training. But if a customer, insurer, regulator, or assessor asks for proof, could your business produce it? That is where many compliance programs become less certain. The organization may have written policies and useful security tools, […]

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CMMC Phase II pause update for defense contractors and manufacturers

Compliance & CMMC

CMMC Phase II Is Paused. Prime Contractors May Still Expect Proof.

July 16, 2026 by Dave Owens, vCISO

Update notice: This article reflects the Department’s July 13, 2026 announcement and guidance available as of July 15, 2026. CMMC policy may change following the Department’s ongoing review. On July 13, 2026, the Department announced that it was immediately suspending the transition to Phase II of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. Phase II had […]

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CMMC compliance guide for defense contractors from Micro Solutions

Compliance & CMMC

CMMC Compliance for Defense Contractors: What Actually Happens Next

June 1, 2026 by Dave Owens, vCISO

A plain-English guide for defense contractors who know they need CMMC — and want to understand exactly what’s coming. 15 min read CMMC Update | July 2026 The Department has suspended the transition to CMMC Phase II and broader Level 2 C3PAO requirements while it reviews the program. Phase I self-assessments and applicable cybersecurity obligations […]

Compliance & CMMC

The CMMC 2.0 Playbook That Saves Time, Money, and Deals

January 26, 2026 by Vertical Axion

Micro Solutions CMMC Authority Hub The CMMC 2.0 Readiness Playbook for Manufacturers CMMC is no longer theoretical. It affects contract eligibility, customer trust, insurance outcomes, and long-term revenue, and knowing what CMMC requires is only the beginning. Defense contractors also need to understand where sensitive information moves, which systems belong in scope, what […]

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The Business Owner’s Guide To IT Support And Services

What You Should Expect To Pay For IT Support For Your Small Business (And How To Get Exactly What You Need Without Unnecessary Extras, Hidden Fees And Bloated Contracts)

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