ILC Dover and ILC Astrospace agreed to a $13 million False Claims Act settlement over alleged cybersecurity compliance failures on federal contracts. The case highlights risks from inaccurate NIST 800-171 assessments, outdated SSPs, unaddressed POAMs, and cloud compliance gaps.
ILC Settles for $13 Million Under False Claims Act Read Post »
Microsoft 365 backups aren’t federally required, but data loss puts contracts and CUI at risk. See why Summit 7 chooses AvePoint for secure GCC High backups.
Backups Aren’t Required for Federal Compliance. You Need Them Anyway. Read Post »
Daniel Akridge and FutureFeed tackle audience‑driven questions about navigating compliance during the CMMC pause. Their webinar discussed unchanged DFARS/NIST obligations, prime‑driven expectations, and the lasting value of prior readiness, offering contractors practical guidance in an uncertain landscape.
Navigating Compliance During the CMMC Pause with FutureFeed Read Post »
Scoping is a high-stakes early step in CMMC compliance touching every corner of your environment. Learn how to simplify scope by asset type.
Scoping for CMMC One Asset Type at a Time Read Post »
The Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer’s (CIO’s) “Brilliant at the Basics” campaign is positioned as a simplified set of foundational cybersecurity practices meant to help small, midsize, and nontraditional Defense Industrial Base (DIB) suppliers secure their networks and deliver superior technology to the warfighter.
The problem is, calling something ‘basic’ doesn’t actually make it simpler.
What is Brilliant at the Basics? What It Means for DIB Contractors Read Post »
MSPs manage daily IT operations, while MSSPs deliver continuous security monitoring. Learn about their roles in CMMC compliance and the importance of using the right provider.
MSPs vs MSSPs: Why Each Matters for CMMC Compliance Read Post »
A managed enclave adds major CMMC advantages: you own the tenant, scale on demand, meet FedRAMP High requirements, support hybrid needs, ensure U.S.‑person staffing, and maintain continuous compliance with full IT, SOC, and Compliance support.
CUI Enclaves: The Fastest Way to Become CMMC Compliant Read Post »
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War announced the suspension of CMMC Phase 2 along with the C3PAO assessment requirements that were scheduled to begin appearing in contracts on November 10, 2026.
CMMC Phase 2 Suspended with 60 Day Review. What Happens Next? Read Post »
NIST is stepping in to make CMMC compliance more affordable for small businesses. From what it is to how to apply, find the answers to industry FAQs.
What is NCODE? FAQs for Small Businesses Read Post »
Bad CMMC solutions are sold in the same ways and places as legitimate ones; you can find bad actors with clean websites and sponsored search results that are also mentioned favorably in AI overviews and online forums. Let’s clear up how to separate reputable sources of information from bad actors selling “solutions” that only lead to more problems.
CMMC Snake Oil: Vetting Compliance Solutions That Look Real Read Post »
Summit 7 is to host Secure the DIB: CUI Hotline on July 15, 2026, delivering six expert-led sessions answering Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) questions requested by the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
Summit 7 Announces Free Secure the DIB CUI Hotline Webinar Read Post »
LOGZONE settled for $507,144 after the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleged it falsely certified NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance. Learn about the False Claims Act and how to reduce your risk.
What is the False Claims Act? Why LOGZONE Settled for $507K Read Post »
