Understanding Your SPRS Score: What It Means for DoD Contract Eligibility and CMMC Level 2
A quick guide to understanding, calculating, and improving your SPRS score to stay eligible for DoD contracts.
How to Prepare for a Successful C3PAO Assessment
From defining your scope to organizing your documentation and training your team, here are the must-do steps to obtain your CMMC Level 2 certification with confidence.
Top CMMC Level 2 Assessment Companies: 2026 Rankings
Our research evaluated dozens of CMMC Level 2 assessment providers based on real-world performance metrics. We narrowed it down to the top eight organizations that deliver measurable results across assessment speed and client satisfaction. The analysis prioritized...
Restoring Critical Marine Habitat One Mission at a Time
PMDP removed over 51,000 pounds of marine debris from Kuaihelani to protect wildlife and coral reef habitat.
NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Cost: What Defense Contractors Pay in 2026
Defense contractors preparing for NIST SP 800-171 compliance typically invest $3,500 to $20,000 in optional consulting gap assessments. These private readiness reviews differ from government-mandated assessments under DFARS 252.204-7020, helping organizations identify...
CMMC Certification Cost in 2026
CMMC Level 2 certification costs ranged from $75,000 to $300,000 in 2026. Small businesses averaged $138,000 in total investment. Medium-sized organizations spent closer to $210,000. Level 3 certification required between $500,000 and $2 million. Level 1...
IBSS Employees Unite for Earth Day Cleanup Efforts
From Maryland to communities nationwide, IBSS teams made an Earth Day impact through local cleanups and environmental volunteer efforts.
C3PAO Cost Guide
What Defense Contractors Pay for CMMC Level 2 Certification in 2026 Defense contractors preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification face assessment costs between $35,000 to $75,000 from Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs). However, recent data...
Cybersecurity Compliance Statistics: Federal Contractor Data Hub 2025-2026
Defense contractors face mounting pressure to meet federal cybersecurity standards as enforcement accelerates. Organizations spent an average of $5.47 million to maintain compliance in 2024, yet noncompliance costs ballooned to $14.82 million. IBSS...