cmmc
Safeguard articles tagged "cmmc" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
28 articles
SBOM requirements under DoD software supply chain risk ma...
A practical breakdown of DoD SBOM requirements — where they came from, how Software Fast Track enforces them, and what happens when contractors can't produce one.
Software Supply Chain Security for Defense
CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS clauses, and the DoD's push toward SBOM-backed software authorization have raised the bar for the defense industrial base. Here is what contractors need, including in air-gapped enclaves.
CMMC 2.0 Explained: What Defense Contractors and Their Software Must Do
CMMC 2.0 turns NIST SP 800-171 into a certification requirement for the defense supply chain. Here's how the three levels work, who assesses them, and where your software components fit.
CMMC 32 CFR Part 170: The Program Rule and the Four Phases
DoD's CMMC program rule became effective December 16, 2024 with a four-phase rollout running through November 2028. The companion DFARS rule landed September 10, 2025.
Software supply chain compliance for federal contractors
CMMC 2.0, OMB M-22-18, and SBOM mandates now hit federal contractors with overlapping deadlines and evidence demands — here's what's actually required.
CMMC 2.0 Phase Two: What November 10, 2026 Means for Contractors
CMMC Phase 1 began in November 2025. Phase 2 lands on November 10, 2026, requiring mandatory C3PAO Level 2 assessments. We unpack the contractor implications.
Defense Prime Supply Chain Flowdown 2026
Defense primes are pushing supply chain security obligations down to subcontractors at every tier. Here is how to absorb the flowdown without breaking delivery.
DIB Small Shop CMMC Readiness On A Budget
Small defense industrial base shops cannot spend like primes. Here is a pragmatic CMMC Level 2 readiness path that fits a real small business budget.
Defense Software Supply Chain Under the 2026 Federal Rules
CMMC 2.0, the FAR SBOM rule, and DoD Instruction 8500.01 have reshaped what software contractors must deliver. Here is the 2026 operational baseline for defense industrial base suppliers.
FedRAMP High Software Supply Chain Evidence
FedRAMP High demands provable software supply chain controls, not just policy text. Here is how to assemble the evidence package without slowing engineering.
IL5 Air-Gap Deployment Supply Chain Controls
IL5 environments are isolated by design but inherit every supply chain risk in the artifacts that cross the gap. Here is how to lock down the inbound flow.
CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Preparation in 2026
The CMMC final rule took effect in December 2024 and rolling contract clauses began appearing in 2025. Here is what contractors should be doing right now in 2026.
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