--- title: Dragnet Updates from the Cyber Front | CMMC description: CMMC | Get the latest news in compliance and cybersecurity from Dragnet. Defense grade cybersecurity. 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DEFENSE CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS - HEALTHCARE - STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT - FDA & PHARMACEUTICALS - MANUFACTURING - FOOD, UTILITIES, AND ENERGY - [BLOG](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog) - [CONTACT](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/contact-dragnet-cyber) [Book a Call](https://share.hsforms.com/1qMCUPd-zRf-ti2apD-peHAdidkt) # CMMC [All Topics](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog)[Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance)[CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc)[Cybersecurity](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity)[Policies & Procedures](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/policies-procedures)[Penetration Testing](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/penetration-testing)[Business Continuity](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/business-continuity)[Gap Assessment](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/gap-assessment)[Passwords](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/passwords) ## [From -203 to Full Compliance: CNK Machine Manufacturing's CMMC Journey with Dragnet](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/from-203-to-full-compliance-cnk-machine-manufacturings-cmmc-journey-with-dragnet) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Aug 12, 2026 ![From -203-1](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hs-fs/hubfs/From%20-203-1.png?width=1125&height=750&name=From%20-203-1.png) Client Spotlight: CNK Machine Manufacturing [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/from-203-to-full-compliance-cnk-machine-manufacturings-cmmc-journey-with-dragnet) Topics: [Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance) [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) ## [CMMC Phase 2 Third-Party Assessments Are Suspended: Here's What Actually Changed](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/cmmc-phase-2-third-party-assessments-are-suspended-heres-what-actually-changed) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Jul 15, 2026 ![your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them-2](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hs-fs/hubfs/your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them-2.png?width=900&height=600&name=your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them-2.png) Here Is Why You Should Keep Your Compliance Roadmap On Track [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/cmmc-phase-2-third-party-assessments-are-suspended-heres-what-actually-changed) Topics: [Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance) [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) ## [Your Policies Are Only as Good as the Controls Behind Them](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Jul 15, 2026 ![your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them-2](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hs-fs/hubfs/your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them-2.png?width=900&height=600&name=your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them-2.png) Policy & Procedure Writing for Real-World CMMC Compliance [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/your-policies-are-only-as-good-as-the-controls-behind-them) Topics: [Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance) [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) ## [What You Don't Know Can Cost You the Contract](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/what-you-dont-know-can-cost-you-the-contract) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Jun 11, 2026 ![](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hubfs/Dragnet-blog-post.png) The Case for a Gap Assessment Before Your Next Bid If your organization handles federal contract data and you haven't formally assessed your cybersecurity posture against NIST SP 800-171, there's a very good chance you have gaps you don't know about. And in today's contracting environ … [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/what-you-dont-know-can-cost-you-the-contract) Topics: [Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance) [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) ## [You're a Subcontractor. CMMC Is Now Your Problem Too.](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/youre-a-subcontractor.-cmmc-is-now-your-problem-too) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on May 13, 2026 ![](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hubfs/Dragnet-cyber-compliance-image-main.jpg) The CMMC Flowdown Effect and What Small Vendors Must Do Right Now A lot of small and mid-size defense vendors are operating under a dangerous assumption: that CMMC is the prime contractor's problem. It isn't. And if you're still waiting to find out what your prime requires before you … [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/youre-a-subcontractor.-cmmc-is-now-your-problem-too) Topics: [Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance) [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) ## [The AI Arms Race in Cybersecurity: What Defense Contractors Need to Know](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/the-ai-arms-race-in-cybersecurity-what-defense-contractors-need-to-know) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Feb 11, 2026 ![](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hubfs/PenTesthero%20(1).png) The cybersecurity landscape has entered a new era where artificial intelligence serves as both weapon and shield. For organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and seeking CMMC compliance, understanding AI's dual role isn't optional—it's essential. [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/the-ai-arms-race-in-cybersecurity-what-defense-contractors-need-to-know) Topics: [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) [Cybersecurity](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) ## [Security Architecture & Human-Centered Design: Building Protection That Actually Works](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/security-architecture-human-centered-design-building-protection-that-actually-works) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Jan 14, 2026 ![](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hubfs/cyber-security-cmmc-dragnet-secure.jpg) Balancing Defense-Grade Security with Real-World Usability [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/security-architecture-human-centered-design-building-protection-that-actually-works) Topics: [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) ## [RVAsec 14 Wrap-Up: A Phenomenal Success for the Cybersecurity Community](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/rvasec-14) By [**EJ Phillips**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/ej-phillips) on Jun 11, 2025 ![](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hubfs/RVAsec.png) Dragnet Team Is Proud To Have Been A Part Of Richmond's Premier Cyber Conference What an incredible two days at RVAsec 14! The Dragnet team was proud to be part of such a successful event that truly showcased the strength and innovation of the cybersecurity community across the mid-At … [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/rvasec-14) Topics: [Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance) [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) [Penetration Testing](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/penetration-testing) [Cybersecurity](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) ## [Achieving CMMC Compliance Through Effective Policies and Procedures](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/achieving-cmmc-compliance-through-effective-policies-and-procedures) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Feb 28, 2025 ![](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hubfs/cmmcp%26pblog%20(2).png) Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is crucial for organizations engaged with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The CMMC model requires not only the presence of policies but also the implementation of corresponding technical controls and supportin … [Read Story](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/achieving-cmmc-compliance-through-effective-policies-and-procedures) Topics: [Compliance](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/compliance) [CMMC](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/cmmc) [Policies & Procedures](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/policies-procedures) [Business Continuity](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/tag/business-continuity) ## [CMMC 2.0 Goes into Effect on December 16, 2024](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/cmmc-2.0-goes-into-effect-on-december-16-2024) By [**Stacy Aitken, CEO**](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/blog/author/stacy-aitken-ceo) on Dec 10, 2024 ![](https://www.dragnetsecure.com/hubfs/DRAGNET%20BLOG%20BANNERS%20(2).png) The Cybersecurity Maturity Model, or CMMC, program has gone through some changes, but as we get closer to the rule being finalized, we wrote this short blog for anyone new to these requirements. You’ll learn about what the requirements are and what is coming down the pike. 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