by Cailey McDowell | Sep 23, 2025 | Blog
What Is a POAM? A Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM, or POA&M) is a formal corrective action plan created when a security requirement in NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, or CMMC is not fully satisfied and cannot be marked as “Met.” This should not be confused...
by Cailey McDowell | Aug 6, 2025 | Blog
For many organizations, the hardest part of CMMC isn’t implementing security controls — it’s figuring out what exactly the security controls are asking for. The language of NIST 800-171 can be dense and confusing, and organizations are often left guessing...
by Cailey McDowell | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
For Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations preparing for CMMC, AI offers several possibilities: faster answers, streamlined documentation, and reduced administrative burden. But not all AI is created equal. When it comes to something as specialized as CMMC,...
by Cailey McDowell | Jun 17, 2025 | Blog
As a Registered Provider Organization (RPO), you’re on the front lines of helping Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors prepare for CMMC. You know how overwhelming compliance can feel for small and midsize businesses — and how much time your team spends guiding...
by Cailey McDowell | May 27, 2025 | Blog
For many organizations in the Defense Industrial Base, achieving CMMC compliance can seem like a daunting challenge. The complexity of the controls, the need for ongoing documentation, and the pressure of meeting strict cybersecurity standards can feel overwhelming —...
