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60% decrease in small firms in the DIB in the last decade
The number of small firms doing federal work has dropped nearly 60% in the last decade. Our expertise can help stop that decline one contractor at a time.
AC.1.004 — Control information on public-facing systems By Doing the 3 Things
- Don’t post sensitive files online.
- Make sure cloud storage isn’t shared with “everyone.”
- No anonymous or public access to data.
Improving Federal Contract Access for Minority-Owned (9.4%) and Women-Owned (4.9%) Small Businesses
Minority-owned firms receive only 9.4% of federal small-business eligible contract dollars — women-owned firms just 4.9%. Our goal is to help these businesses compete.
AC.1.003 — Control Connections to External Systems: Two Rules to Follow
- Don’t let company devices mix with home networks or other businesses’ Wi-Fi.
- Only use approved devices and networks when working with federal info.
AC.1.002 — Limit users to what they’re allowed to do in 2 simple steps.
- Give people only the permissions they need.
- Ensure that regular staff doesn’t have administrator rights on their computers, shared drives, or systems.
74% of Companies Requiring Level 2 Certification Are Small Businesses Protecting the DIB
76,600+ companies need CMMC Level 2, and 74% of them are small businesses. Our commitment to learning directly protects the backbone of the DIB.
AC.1.001 — Limit system access to authorized users with 3 simple practices.
- Only let people who are supposed to use your systems log in.
- Everyone gets their own account. No shared passwords.
- Disable accounts when someone leaves.
221,000+ Defense Industrial Base Contractors Depend on CMMC Readiness
Over 221,000 companies in the Defense Industrial Base depend on CMMC readiness. Every control mastered keeps another contractor participating in the DIB.

Government Shutdown 2025: What DoD Contractors Need to Know
Understanding the Current Shutdown The 2025 United States federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, following the expiration of