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By Megin Kennett
CMMC enforcement is here. With DFARS clauses 7021 and 7025 now active across the defense industrial base (DIB), contractors face enforceable obligations that extend beyond prime contractors to every tier of the supply chain. While primes have received significant attention, subcontractors encounter distinct challenges in managing CMMC risk from pre-award decisions through contract execution and ongoing compliance maintenance.
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By Megin Kennett
The theoretical phase of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is over. As of November 10, the “Enforcement Era” has officially begun with the activation of Phase 1. For Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, compliance is no longer a future goal—it is a present-day barrier to entry. If you want to bid, you must have your house in order.
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By Caitlin Bognar
With the final CMMC program Rule now codified in 32 CFR Part 170, the DoD has activated its companion acquisition rule in 48 CFR, making DFARS 252.204-7021 enforceable as of November 10, 2025. This date marks the start of Phase 1 of the DoD’s rollout. From that point forward, contractors handling FCI or CUI must meet the CMMC level specified in their solicitation and maintain a current CMMC status filed in SPRS to remain eligible for contract award.
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By Megin Kennett
Being compliant doesn’t mean you’re secure. Achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance may demonstrate conformance and look good on paper, but it does not guarantee protection. Too often, government contractors check the boxes, pass the audit, and assume their job is done and they’re protected. Then a real-world attack happens—and the so-called “protections” fall apart. The defenses that met the standard weren’t built to stop real threats.
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By Caitlin Bognar
Starting your journey as a government contractor can feel overwhelming. Between complex regulations, strict reporting requirements, and the constant threat of non-compliance penalties, new contractors face significant challenges that can derail their federal contracting ambitions before they even begin. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Non-compliance can result in contract termination, substantial financial penalties, and exclusion from future federal opportunities.
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By Megin Kennett
The U.S Department of Defense (DoD) has officially published the final CMMC Acquisition Rule, 48 CFR/ DFARS 252.204-7021 in the Federal Register. The rule goes into effect November 10, 2025—just 60 days from publication. July 22, 2025 marked a major milestone when the rule was submitted to OIRA for review. It cleared review in just 24 business days, was available for public inspection on September 9th, and published officially on September 10th.
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By Shonna Burgoyne
For government contractors, budgeting isn’t merely a bookkeeping exercise—it’s the pivot point on which projects, compliance, and profitability hinge. Yet, many 8(a) organizations and government contractors still struggle with outdated systems, siloed processes, and compliance complexities that create unnecessary hurdles.
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By Megin Kennett
The Department of Defense’s (DOD) has at long last submitted its’ final rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for final review, “Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041).” The submission is a game changer for the defense sector, as it marks a critical milestone for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, indicating an estimated Q4 start to the rollout and enforceability.
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By Caitlin Bognar
Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack strikes – and most victims don’t see it coming. In today’s hyperconnected world, attackers no longer need to break in. They wait patiently in the dark corners of your network—undetected, automated, and already inside. NeoSystems’ recent webinar, “Hiding in the Shadows,” exposes this chilling reality and what it takes to shine a light on modern threats before they take hold.
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By Caitlin Bognar
Accounts receivable (AR) underpayments can throw a wrench into financial management. Whether due to client misunderstandings, billing discrepancies, or simple rounding errors, these issues can complicate record-keeping, delay account reconciliation, and eat into your organization’s bottom line. Effectively managing AR underpayments is essential, ensuring both financial accuracy and a smoother billing process.
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By NeoSystems Corp
As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program transitions from its early rollout phase to full enforcement, the role of Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) is under increasing scrutiny. Governance expectations are shifting, assessor variability remains a challenge, and contractors face growing pressure to prepare for consistent, fair, and predictable assessments.
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By NeoSystems Corp
The webinar "From Chaos to Clarity: Your Guide to Understanding and Identifying CUI" focused on controlled unclassified information (CUI) and its importance for government contractors. Megan Kennett, from Neosystems, hosted the session, which featured experts Reagan Edens, Jim Goebel, and David Carlino. The panel discussed the basics of CUI, including its definition, types, and the lifecycle approach to managing it. They emphasized the need for contractors to understand their contractual obligations and the authorized flow of CUI.
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Our flexible approach, highly experienced staff, and best-in-class software applications allow clients to reduce their accounting and financial costs, hire, on-board, evaluate, develop and terminate staff while meeting rigorous and continuously changing government standards and program requirements all while supported by an innovative, responsive staff of IT specialists.
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