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CMMC Compliance

What Is a CMMC Gap Assessment and Can You Get One for Free?

June 1, 2026 3 min read

What a CMMC gap assessment is, why you need one before the November 2026 deadline, and how to get one fully funded through Cyber Grants Alliance.

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CMMC Compliance

CMMC Level 1 vs. Level 2: Which One Applies to Your DoD Contract?

June 5, 2026 3 min read

A plain-language guide to the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2, how to find out which applies to your contracts, and what to do next.

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CMMC Deadline

The November 2026 CMMC Deadline: What Small Manufacturers Need to Do Right Now

June 8, 2026 4 min read

CMMC Phase 2 takes effect November 10, 2026. With fewer than 1,000 contractors certified and C3PAO backlogs growing, here is the four-step action plan.

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Grant Funding

How to Pay for CMMC Compliance: Grants, MEP Programs, and State Funding Options

June 12, 2026 3 min read

CMMC Level 2 certification typically costs $100,000 or more. Here is how to use CGA grants, MEP center programs, and state funding to cover it.

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Grant Programs

We Paid for Your Pen Test: How the CGA Pen Testing Grant Works

June 15, 2026 3 min read

Cyber Grants Alliance funds professional penetration testing for qualifying DIB manufacturers at no cost. Learn how the grant works and how to apply.

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CMMC Compliance

CMMC Subcontractor Guide: What Flow-Down Requirements Actually Mean for Your Business

June 19, 2026 3 min read

If you are a subcontractor in the defense supply chain, CMMC almost certainly applies to you. Learn what flow-down requirements mean and where to start.

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