Over the past year, most organizations in the Defense Industrial Base have spent time getting familiar with CMMC requirements. Policies have been drafted, tools have been implemented, and many teams believe they’re “on track.”
What we’re seeing now, however, is a different issue emerging—particularly for subcontractors.
As enforcement continues to take shape, primes are increasing scrutiny on their supply chain, and contract flowdown requirements are becoming more explicit. In many cases, subcontractors are being asked to demonstrate not just intent, but evidence of compliance—often through validated SPRS scores and documented controls.
Where organizations are getting caught off guard is in the gap between:
- Having security tools in place, and
- Being able to defend those controls under audit or contractual review
This is where risk is shifting.
It’s no longer just about preparing for CMMC certification at some point in the future. It’s about ensuring today that:
- Controls are implemented consistently
- Documentation is complete and defensible
- Your organization can confidently support what it reports
The organizations that are proactive here are not only reducing risk—they’re making themselves easier to do business with for prime contractors who are under increasing pressure to validate their partners.
If it would be helpful, we would be glad to take a look at your current position and help you identify any gaps between your current posture and what is typically expected downstream.
Would you be open to a short conversation to walk through your current alignment and where risk may exist?