Guide to Technology
CMMC: Why “Too Small” Is a Costly Assumption for Small Business IT
I hear it all the time from owners and ops leads: “We’re too small for CMMC.” It sounds reasonable, like saying a corner shop doesn’t need a lock because it’s…
Top CMMC Compliance Mistakes Small Contractors Make (and How I Fix Them)
If you’re a small DoD contractor or a subcontractor under a prime, 2026 is not the year to “wait and see.” CMMC is now mandatory (effective Nov 10, 2025), and…
CMMC Secure File Sharing: SharePoint/OneDrive Configuration Checklist
Secure File Sharing for CMMC Using SharePoint & OneDrive (2026 Practical Guide) If you’re an IT or security admin at a small-to-mid defense contractor, you already know the stress point:…
CMMC Logging & Auditing: Mapping M365 Logs to Auditor Evidence
If I’m a DoD contractor handling CUI, I can’t treat CMMC logging auditing like a checkbox. Turning logs on is easy. Proving I can detect odd behavior, investigate it fast,…
MFA & CMMC Compliance: Requirements, Misconfigurations, and Roadmap
If you’re a small defense contractor, MFA CMMC compliance is one of those topics that sounds simple until it costs you a contract. CMMC 2.0 is now live, with rollout…
Conditional Access Policies for CMMC Compliance & Audit Evidence
If you handle CUI, your sign-in rules can’t be “best effort.” They have to be enforceable, repeatable, and easy to prove to an assessor. For many DoD contractors I work…
M365 Licenses for CMMC Level 2: Cloud, Stack, and Configuration Guide
I keep seeing the same painful pattern: a defense contractor buys “the right Microsoft 365,” then still fails a CMMC Level 2 readiness review because the tenant, licenses, and settings…
Microsoft 365 CMMC Alignment: Scoping, Cloud Choice, and Configuration
If you’re chasing DoD work in 2026, you’ve probably heard some version of this: “Just move to Microsoft 365 and you’ll be CMMC compliant.” I wish it worked that way.…
CMMC Compliance Timeline: Real Ranges for Small Businesses
I keep seeing the same problem in small businesses: folks treat CMMC like a quick checklist. They expect to knock it out in a couple of weeks, upload a form,…
CMMC Documentation Requirements Explained Simply (Level 1 vs Level 2)
If you’re a small business trying to sell into the DoD supply chain, CMMC documentation requirements can feel like a stack of paperwork designed for huge primes. You hear terms…
What Evidence Do CMMC Assessors Look For? A Guide for Small Business IT
If you’re getting ready for a CMMC assessment, the hard part usually isn’t turning on MFA or writing a policy. It’s proving, with CMMC assessment evidence, that what you say…
Step-by-Step Guide: CMMC Assessment Preparation for DoD Contractors
If you’re a DoD contractor or subcontractor in January 2026, CMMC 2.0 isn’t an abstract “someday” requirement anymore. It’s phasing into contracts now, and awards can hinge on whether your…