Supporting DoD’s Cyber Operations with CMMC 2.0
On April 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced plans for retaliatory cyber operations in response to Chinese cyberattacks, highlighting the critical need for robust cybersecurity within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, with its Level 2 requirements for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), is central to […]
ODNI’s 2025 Threat Assessment and CMMC 2.0
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released its 2025 Annual Threat Assessment on March 25, 2025, spotlighting escalating cyber risks to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), driven by state-sponsored actors and sophisticated attack methods. For Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) contractors, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 plays […]
FY2025 NDAA – CMMC 2.0 and AI Integration
The Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law on December 23, 2024, allocates $895.2 billion to the Department of Defense (DoD) and mandates the procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to advance national security. This legislation reinforces the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0’s critical role in securing AI-driven systems, requiring contractors to achieve compliance to support the DoD’s digital transformation. For DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), integrating AI while meeting CMMC Level 2’s 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls is essential. This blog post explores the NDAA’s implications, highlights the intersection of AI and CMMC 2.0, and provides practical strategies to build secure IT infrastructure for AI operations and achieve certification.
Empowering SIGINT Missions with AI-Driven Precision Technology
n September 2023, the National Security Agency (NSA) took a transformative step in national security by establishing its AI Security Center. This initiative underscores the NSA’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into signals intelligence (SIGINT) missions, enhancing the speed, accuracy, and security of intelligence operations.