CMMC Intelligence Reports
Monthly briefings on CMMC program updates, C3PAO assessment timelines, compliance deadlines, and the threat landscape facing the Defense Industrial Base.
Published on the 1st of each month. No fluff. Just what changed and what you need to do about it.
Small defense contractors may qualify for a free CMMC gap assessment.
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C3PAO wait times are at their longest yet. FIPS 140-2 sunset is four months away. Ransomware groups are shifting focus to smaller defense suppliers. June is the last month where starting puts a contractor on a realistic path to November.
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Phase 2 Enforcement, C3PAO Wait Times, and the Volt Typhoon Threat to the DIB
Phase 2 is active and DoD contracting officers are enforcing CMMC requirements at award. C3PAO assessment queues are building. Volt Typhoon activity against small defense suppliers continues. What contractors need to act on this month.
Read the April 2026 report →
What Each Report Covers
Program Updates
DoD rule changes, DFARS clause updates, and CMMC program announcements from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense.
Assessment Pipeline
C3PAO capacity, assessment wait times, DIBCAC activity, and what the queue looks like for companies starting now.
Compliance Deadlines
Upcoming contract milestones, SPRS submission windows, and enforcement dates affecting the DIB.
DIB Threat Landscape
Active threat actors targeting defense contractors, recent incidents, and what small suppliers need to watch.
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