The Real Path to CMMC Certification: Time, Cost, and Common Misconceptions
With insights from Jesse Jarvie and Eric Volbrecht Estimated read time: 8 minutes Once leadership decides Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) may be worth pursuing, the next question is practical: what does certification actually take? The answer is not a single checklist or one technology project. It is a structured readiness process involving scope, technical […]
Is CMMC Worth It? The Business Case
With insights from Jesse Jarvie and Eric Volbrecht Estimated read time: 8 minutes Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) should be evaluated as a business decision, not a compliance reflex. The question for leadership is straightforward: does certification protect enough revenue, reduce enough risk, or create enough opportunity to justify the investment? For some organizations, certification […]
CMMC Paused: What the DoW’s Announcement Actually Means
With insights from Jesse Jarvie, Eric Volbrecht, and Nathan Austin Estimated read time: 8 minutes Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) should be evaluated as a business decision, not a compliance reflex. The question for leadership is straightforward: does certification protect enough revenue, reduce enough risk, or create enough opportunity to justify the investment? For some […]
CMMC Certification: Turn Security Into a Competitive Advantage
Estimated read time: 12–14 minutes Editor’s note (July 15, 2026): On July 13, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2 (the outside-assessment requirement referenced below as taking effect November 10, 2026), pending a 60-day program review. The underlying requirement to protect sensitive defense information hasn’t changed. See our companion post, “CMMC Phase 2 Is Suspended. Here’s What Actually Changed, […]