CMMC Blogs

What CMMC Assessors Look for Beyond Written Policies

Xact IT Solutions

Published on: 09/01/2026

Learn what CMMC assessors validate beyond policies and how DoD contractors should prepare evidence, implementation, and operations for Level 2 assessments.

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How Defense Contractors Are Stress Testing Their Controls Before CMMC Assessments

Xact IT Solutions

Published on: 08/12/2025

How DoD contractors stress test CMMC controls to uncover gaps before assessments and improve readiness.

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