DoD assigns self-assessments and third-party assessments by level and by solicitation, and contractors need to align their approach to the rule, the DFARS clause, and the data in scope.
CMMC limits POA&Ms to Levels 2 and 3 and requires remediation and a recorded closeout assessment within 180 days of the Conditional CMMC Status Date.
Microsoft prices and packages GCC High differently from commercial tenants, and those differences drive spend, capability, and timing decisions for DIB organizations that handle CUI and export-controlled data.
The Joint Surveillance Program pairs DIBCAC with a C3PAO for a high‑rigor NIST SP 800‑171 assessment that can position a contractor for CMMC Level 2 once program conditions fit.
Conditional Access policy design in Entra ID for DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance.
How SPRS scoring works under DFARS 7019/7020. The scoring methodology, common deductions, posting cadence, and what CMMC changes about it.