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CMMC

Mastering the Compliance Maze: FAR and CMMC Compliance for 2026

Opsfolio and Supporting Strategies delivered a fun, engaging webinar on CMMC and FAR compliance. Learn about the importance of documentation, cyber hygiene, and compliance as an ongoing system.

Ravi Joseph
10 min read
12/01/2025
CMMC

CMMC Compliance Doesn’t Pause For the Government Shutdown

The federal shutdown may have paused contracting activity, but it hasn’t paused the law. CMMC requirements, DFARS clauses, and False Claims Act liability all remain in force, meaning that defense contractors should use this downtime to prepare rather than wait.

Ravi Joseph
8 min read
10/06/2025
CMMC

The CMMC Level 1 Evidence Gap: Why Proof, Not Policy, Decides Contract Eligibility

CMMC compliance requires evidence of compliance, not just tech policies. This article explains the why evidence matters even at the self-attestation level, what strong vs. weak evidence looks like across the six control families, and shows how organizing and automating evidence builds trust with primes and the DoW (formerly DoD).

Ravi Joseph
10 min read
09/19/2025
CMMC

CMMC Level 1 Requirements Explained (2025): Plain-English Guide for SMB Defense Contractors

Learn what the CMMC Level 1 requirements mean (in plain English). Includes analogies, graphics, and examples to help you understand what CMMC means for your business.

Ravi Joseph
20 min read
09/17/2025
Strategic Guides

The Complete Guide to Compliance-as-Code

Turn compliance from paperwork into proof. Learn how Compliance-as-Code lowers costs, reduces risk, and accelerates deals with continuous assurance.

Ravi Joseph
20 min read
09/10/2025
Enterprise Architecture

CMMC Scoping in the Cloud Era: Three Level 1 Scenarios

This article explains CMMC Level 1 scoping in plain English. Through cloud, MSP, and on-prem scenarios, contractors learn what’s in scope, out of scope, and how to document compliance effectively.

Ravi Joseph
8 min read
09/05/2025

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