Still on Windows 10? Why Not Upgrading is a Serious Security Risk for Businesses
Christopher Souza | CEO As of October 2025, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10, ending any new security updates, patches, or protection against newly discovered vulnerabilities. Despite this, millions of systems are still running on outdated software, presenting a considerable direct and indirect risk to organizations like yours. With extended support available ending on October 13, 2026, now is the time to take action to update these imminently vulnerable systems. Why…
Impacted by NeoSystem’s Dissolution? We’re Here to Help!
Christopher Souza | CEO The reported dissolution of NeoSystems has sent shockwaves across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the broader CMMC ecosystem. Public reporting has alleged that NeoSystems terminated staff and ceased operations on May 1, 2026 without advance notice to clients leaving many organizations uncertain about access, documentation, data, and a clear path toward CMMC. For organizations working toward CMMC, this is more than a vendor disruption. It…
L3 Harris Is Requiring CMMC Proof from Suppliers: A Sign of What’s Coming
Christopher Souza | CEO Across the defense industrial base (DIB), prime contractors are now issuing direct supplier requirements tied to CMMC, complete with firm deadlines and documentation requests. Recently, L3Harris notified suppliers that organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must provide a CMMC Level 2 assessment report from a C3PAO along with proof of certification by July 30 to avoid potential disruption to operations. This is not a warning, but…
CMMC’s 2026 “Deadline” Explained: Why It’s Not a True Deadline and What Actually Drives Compliance
Christopher Souza | CEO There is a growing misconception across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) that November 2026 is a universal deadline for CMMC certification. It is not. CMMC does not operate on a single, universal compliance deadline. Instead, requirements are introduced through contract awards as the program rolls out in phases. For most organizations, the real timeline is not driven by a date on the calendar, but by when…
CMMC Mock Assessments vs. NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessments
Christopher Souza | CEO For many defense contractors, one of the biggest CMMC mistakes is assuming that an internal NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment is enough to prove readiness for a C3PAO certification audit. It is not. A self-assessment is an important internal management exercise, but it is not the same as demonstrating readiness under the pressure and scrutiny of an independent third-party review. That distinction matters even more in 2026,…
The Self-Assessment Era Is Over! CMMC Is Now Mandatory
Christopher Souza | CEO As of February 1, 2026, the DoD implemented significant updates to DFARS and FAR cybersecurity clauses as part of its FAR Overhaul initiative. While certain DFARS “Basic” self-assessment requirements have been removed at the federal clause level, this does not reduce your cybersecurity obligations. It marks a clear transition away from self-attestation and toward formal CMMC verification. For years, the industry operated in a self-assessment era that is…
Cyber Security Policy Starter Kit:
10 Critical Policies That Every Company Should Have in Place
