CMMC Level 2 Secure Email for CUI Using Microsoft Purview
If CUI can move by email, it can leak by email. That’s the hard truth I plan for when I build CMMC Level 2 secure email in Microsoft 365. In…
CMMC Level 2 Entra ID Access Reviews Setup Checklist
Access piles up quietly. A user changes roles, a vendor leaves, a temp account stays, and suddenly your CUI environment has “ghost access” nobody meant to approve. For CMMC Level…
CMMC Level 2 Risk Assessment Template For Microsoft 365 Shops
If you run Microsoft 365 for a defense contractor, risk assessment can’t be a once-a-year box check. In February 2026, CMMC Level 2 is in the enforcement phase for many…
CMMC Level 2 Backup Plan For Microsoft 365 That Auditors Accept
If you handle CUI in Microsoft 365, a ransomware hit or an admin mistake can turn into a contract problem fast. I’ve learned that auditors don’t just want to hear…
CMMC: One-Time Project vs. Ongoing Compliance Program
If you’re chasing DoD work, it’s tempting to treat CMMC like a single hurdle: prep hard, pass, move on. I get it. Small teams don’t have time for endless compliance…
Common CMMC Gaps in Small Business IT & How to Fix Them Fast
If you run Small Business IT for a defense contractor, CMMC gaps hit harder than they should. You’re juggling a small staff, a mixed stack (old laptops, new cloud apps,…
CMMC Secure File Sharing: SharePoint/OneDrive Configuration Checklist
Secure File Sharing for CMMC Using SharePoint & OneDrive (2026 Practical Guide) If you’re an IT or security admin at a small-to-mid defense contractor, you already know the stress point:…
CMMC Logging & Auditing: Mapping M365 Logs to Auditor Evidence
If I’m a DoD contractor handling CUI, I can’t treat CMMC logging auditing like a checkbox. Turning logs on is easy. Proving I can detect odd behavior, investigate it fast,…
Conditional Access Policies for CMMC Compliance & Audit Evidence
If you handle CUI, your sign-in rules can’t be “best effort.” They have to be enforceable, repeatable, and easy to prove to an assessor. For many DoD contractors I work…
M365 Licenses for CMMC Level 2: Cloud, Stack, and Configuration Guide
I keep seeing the same painful pattern: a defense contractor buys “the right Microsoft 365,” then still fails a CMMC Level 2 readiness review because the tenant, licenses, and settings…