A common assumption inside the defense supply chain is that CMMC replacing NIST is already settled policy. That assumption is incorrect. CMMC is not replacing NIST. The two frameworks are connected, and they are often referenced together, though each one serves a separate purpose in your compliance program. The confusion carries a real cost. Contractors

MDL Technology brought partners and vendors together for its Mini Golf, Major Security event, an IT forum focused on cybersecurity heading into 2026. Below is a recap drawn directly from what each participant shared on camera. Cloud, Security, and Compliance with Tenax Solutions  Laura Collin attended representing Tenax Solutions, an IP Pathways company, a channel

A single line in a Department of Defense contract can decide whether your company is still eligible to bid next quarter. CMMC compliance is mandatory once a contract, subcontract, or solicitation calls for a specific level. The requirement reaches prime contractors and subcontractors that handle federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI). Readiness

Ransomware rarely stops at the device it lands on. An attacker who gains access to one laptop will try to move through the network toward your servers and shared data. A single compromise can turn into a company-wide outage. Endpoint detection and response is built to catch that movement early. At MDL Technology, we deploy