CMMC: Executive Readiness Without Noise

Spartan Cyber Security LLC

The New Reality

On November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) begins enforcing CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) through formal contract clauses (DFARS 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025).

This is not a one-day cliff. CMMC will phase in over three years, with full coverage expected by 2028. The immediate impact is that new solicitations can require demonstrable cybersecurity practices — especially for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Why It Matters

CMMC is more than a checklist. It is now a contractual obligation tied to eligibility, performance, and reputation. Contractors will be required to:

  • Maintain a System Security Plan (SSP) aligned to NIST SP 800-171
  • File and update a Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score
  • Show evidence of mandatory controls, including access control, logging, incident response, encryption, and configuration management
  • Prepare for eventual assessment by a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)

Failure to act can result in missed bids, delayed awards, or post-award scrutiny.

Spartan’s Approach

Spartan does not market, advertise, or solicit. We advise.

Our leadership team—veterans of military service, federal law enforcement, and executive operations—understands that compliance is a long campaign, not a one-day exercise.

The most effective path is a two-phase strategy:

  1. Bid Readiness: A defensible posture that includes an SSP, POA&M, SPRS score, and mandatory controls implemented.
  2. Contract Performance Compliance: Full maturity and CMMC Level 2 certification once contract performance requires it.

This approach allows organizations to remain competitive without unnecessary disruption, while preparing for full compliance.

Executive Perspective

CMMC is not about fear or marketing slogans. It is about governance, discipline, and competitive advantage.

Spartan brings clarity where others bring noise. We translate federal obligations into practical executive decisions that protect contracts, clients, and reputations.