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110 Security Controls by 2026, or You're Out

By 2026, defense contracts require CMMC Level 2 certification. All 110 controls from NIST SP 800-171. Fewer than 5% of suppliers are ready.

Offline AI vs. Cloud AI: Why Air-Gapped Intelligence Wins in Defense

Cloud AI exposes CUI to third parties and violates ITAR. Air-gapped AI keeps data on-premises, accelerates CMMC readiness, and eliminates breach risk.

AS9100D: 3 Years of Staying Audit-Ready, Not Just 3 Days of Cramming

AS9100D certification isn't the hard part. Staying compliant every day for 3 years is. Most shops cram before audits. Here's how to stay ready all the time.

How to Survive Your Next Audit

Step-by-step checklist for AS9100, FAA, and CMMC audits. Know what auditors look for, fix common findings, and avoid the $25k+ fines.

Why Most Defense Suppliers Aren't Ready for CMMC 2.0

Industry estimates suggest only ~4% of 80,000+ defense suppliers have achieved CMMC Level 2 readiness. With enforcement approaching, non-compliance risks contract disqualification.

June 18, 2025

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