CMMC Blogs

Why One CMMC Finding Can Block Certification Entirely

Xact IT Solutions

Published on: 17/08/2026

A single unresolved CMMC Level 2 finding can block certification even with 109 practices met. Learn why the decision is binary and how POA&Ms actually work.

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5 Mistakes Defense Contractors Make Before Their CMMC Assessment

Xact IT Solutions

Published on: 22/06/2026

From inflated SPRS scores to deferred POA&M items, these five pre-assessment mistakes consistently delay CMMC Level 2 certification. Here is what they look like in practice and why each one requires a leadership decision to correct.

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