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Short, jargon-free guides covering the steps that matter most. New ones added regularly.
SSP and POA&M: the two documents your assessor asks for first
The System Security Plan and Plan of Action & Milestones are the backbone of a CMMC assessment. Here's what each must contain — and the POA&M rules that trip people up.
CMMC Level 2 in plain English: what a small defense contractor actually needs
A jargon-free walkthrough of CMMC Level 2 — the 110 NIST 800-171 controls, self-assessment vs. C3PAO, your SPRS score, and the realistic path to compliance.
How to spot a phishing email before it costs you
Five plain-English red flags that reveal a scam email, plus the one rule that keeps your business safe.
Passwords & 2FA: the 20-minute upgrade that stops most attacks
The single highest-impact security step for any small business — a password manager plus two-factor authentication, explained simply.