ARGO BLOG POSTS

Some contractors hope CMMC deadlines will shift—but waiting is a dangerous gamble. Delays may buy time, but they also increase risk of exclusion from contracts. For small businesses in the Defense Industrial Base, preparing early isn’t just smart—it’s survival.

At the heart of CMMC 2.0 lies NIST SP 800-171. Contractors that understand the relationship between the two frameworks save time, reduce confusion, and avoid redundant work.

Achieving CMMC certification is challenging—but sustaining compliance is where many companies falter. Cybersecurity isn’t a one-time project; it’s a culture. For DIB contractors, embedding security into the organizational DNA is the only way to protect contracts and reputations.

The path to CMMC 2.0 compliance is rarely smooth. For many defense contractors, the journey is filled with false starts, misunderstood requirements, and costly delays. The stakes are high: without certification, you may lose eligibility for DoD contracts.

Cybersecurity is no longer an optional investment for defense contractors—it’s the price of admission to do business with the Department of Defense (DoD). With adversaries constantly probing for weaknesses in the supply chain, contractors—large and small—must demonstrate that they can safeguard sensitive information.

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