Welcome to this week’s CMMC Update.
In this issue:
Featured Federal Architect Article
5 Steps to Prepare for a CMMC Level 2 Assessment
Read the full article:
https://federalarchitect.citrusdev.com/2026/06/09/5-steps-to-prepare-for-a-cmmc-level-2-assessment/
## Key Updates
• New guidance and discussions continue across the Defense Industrial Base regarding CMMC implementation.
• Contractors should review their System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure readiness.
• Organizations pursuing CMMC Level 2 should verify that required NIST SP 800-171 controls are documented and implemented.
## Compliance Tip of the Week
Conduct an internal review of access control policies and multi-factor authentication settings.
## Recommended Reading.
Read the latest articles on Federal Architect covering:
- CMMC Readiness
- Defense Cybersecurity
- Federal Compliance
## Next Week
We will cover:
- CMMC Assessment Preparation
- SSP Best Practices
- Common Compliance Gaps
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