CyberNINES LLC

This week CyberNINES®, an authorized C3PAO and one of the most respected names in federal cybersecurity compliance announces its acquisition by ControlCase.

Together, we now support defense contractors across the full compliance lifecycle, from readiness through certification and continuous compliance, across more than 100 frameworks.

Read the full story here: https://blog.cybernines.com/controlcase-acquires-cybernines-to-lead-the-future-of-federal-cybersecurity-compliance

ControlCase Acquires CyberNINES to Lead the Future of Federal Cybersecurity Compliance By uniting ControlCase’s global compliance infrastructure with CyberNINES’ CMMC expertise, we will support defense contractors and all of their CMMC needs.

We’re hiring at CyberNINES! We’re looking for a Sales & Marketing Coordinator — a great opportunity for early-career professionals eager to learn as well as experienced coordinators looking to apply and expand their skills in a fast-growing cybersecurity and compliance environment.

🔹Mostly a remote position.
🔹Candidates should be located in/around Madison, Milwaukee, or Rockford (with ability to commute occasionally for team meetings or events)
🔹Starting at $50K
If this sounds like you — or someone in your network — apply or share!

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Big milestone for our team! CyberNINES certified 25 companies in 2025. As a trusted C3PAO, we’ve had the privilege of helping organizations prepare for and complete CMMC Level 2 assessments. It’s been incredible to see the momentum across the ecosystem.

The best part? With multiple assessment and consulting teams, we’re built to deliver high-quality assessments at scale. We have room in 2026 for more organizations ready to move forward. If CMMC Level 2 is a priority for your organization in 2026, We’d welcome the opportunity to help you.

All of us at CyberNINES wish you a joyful holiday season and a successful start to the new year. ❄️✨

Many defense contractors make the mistake of waiting until recertification to assess their cybersecurity posture. Staying compliant with DFARS and CMMC means staying proactive. Learn when to conduct internal reviews and when to bring in an external assessor to strengthen your compliance strategy and maintain readiness year-round.

🔗 Explore the full article: https://hubs.li/Q03R_Rzl0

DFARS & CMMC: Internal vs. External Cyber Reviews Learn the differences between internal and external cybersecurity reviews to maintain DFARS and CMMC compliance and ensure ongoing readiness.

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from CyberNINES! 🦃 We are grateful for the trust and partnership of our clients, colleagues, and industry partners.
Wishing you a safe, restful, and joyful holiday with family and friends.

To all veterans, thank you for your unwavering commitment and bravery. Your service is the foundation of our strength, and we salute you today and every day. We are honored to continue supporting the mission of the Department of Defense and their contractors.

💡 Reduce CMMC Compliance Costs with Better Employee Training. When it comes to CMMC, many organizations focus on technology and forget one critical factor — people. Your employees are your first line of defense and the key to sustaining compliance. We’ve seen firsthand how well-trained teams transform compliance from a burden into a business advantage. If your organization is working toward (or maintaining) CMMC certification, make sure your people are part of the plan.

👉 Read our full article to learn how employee training can reduce costs and boost your compliance success: https://hubs.li/Q03R_D980

Reduce CMMC Compliance Costs with Better Employee Training Your employees are your first line of defense. See how effective training can simplify CMMC compliance and safeguard your business from costly risks.

Here’s the thing about Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — if you’re a federal contractor, you may already have it. The question is: are you protecting it correctly? Our latest guide, How to Identify & Protect CUI, breaks down what you need to know and how to stay compliant.

Don’t wait until an audit to discover what you should have been protecting.

👉 Download your free guide today: https://hubs.li/Q03NxJTg0

What if your next cyber breach was only a “drill”? Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) expose gaps, test your team WITHOUT pressure, and be prepared for "What if's". Don’t wait for an actual attack to find out where your plan breaks. 💡Be Prepared: Read the full story now: https://hubs.li/Q03Jrsp70

Table-Top Exercise—the Game That Can Make You a Winner Turn incident response from theory into muscle memory. Learn how a tabletop exercise (TTX) exposes gaps, improves communication and builds resilience.

📋FAR & DFARS Clauses: A Checklist For Cyber Compliance — a must-read for defense contractors navigating the evolving CMMC framework. Get a clear breakdown of how core cybersecurity regulations interlock and what’s required at each level.

CyberNINES frames this checklist as your roadmap for understanding how these clauses map to CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3—built on familiar NIST guidelines.
🔸 NIST SP 800‑171 and ‑172 form the cybersecurity foundation—800‑171 builds toward CMMC Level 2, while 800‑172 adds further protections for Level 3.
🔸 FAR 52.204‑21 outlines 15 basic safeguards for handling Federal Contract Information (FCI); this aligns with CMMC Level 1.
🔸 Critical DFARS clauses and what they mean for compliance:

➡️ DFARS 252.204‑7012 mandates implementation of the 110 NIST 800‑171 controls
➡️ DFARS 252.204‑7019 focuses on self-assessing and submitting performance risk reports
➡️ DFARS 252.204‑7020 requires DoD assessments of your systems, if applicable
➡️ DFARS 252.204‑7021 brings CMMC certifications into the contract—expected by end of 2025

Dive into the full article now:
https://hubs.li/Q03C8gDK0

FAR & DFARS Clauses: A Checklist For Cyber Compliance Understand key FAR and DFARS clauses that form the foundation of CMMC. Use this checklist to simplify compliance and prepare for DoD contract success.