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Voluntarily disclose your DFARS cybersecurity noncompliance? That'll be $1.75M, please. This week we're looking at the details of a recent False Claims Act settlement involving a small defense contractor. Turns out that mistaking export controls for cyber controls and relying on the wrong external service providers can controls can cost you a lot of money.

Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder

Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo

DOJ Settlement: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/california-defense-contractor-and-private-equity-firm-agree-pay-175m-resolve-false-claims

DFARS 7012: https://youtu.be/cy4e28YAkXU?si=KvezY7Vu7zXf9qYZ

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We can't remember a 30-day stretch in the history of CMMC that had more milestones and memos than July 2025. The ecosystem is closing-in on 300 Level 2 certified companies, mega primes have put everyone on notice, the phased roll-out is weeks away, the secretary of defense, the Army Corps of Engineers, you name it – everybody is gearing up for the big day. This week we're talking about 5 things you might have missed while on summer vacation.

Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder

Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo

Secure the DIB: https://www.summit7.us/secure-the-dib-2025

Lockheed Memo: https://youtu.be/gMHWhXhe_Uo?si=FtkziMSqBWfzWAWp

SECDEF Memo: https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/22/2003759081/-1/-1/1/ENHANCING-SECURITY-PROTOCOLS-FOR-THE-DEPARTMENT-OF-DEFENSE.PDF

48 CFR Progress: https://youtu.be/Q2qeJhA4oIs?si=b1bRqxcR0MbTOWIj

USACE Notice: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0b14a472d53b454ea6bca0893b2647d0/view

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The Cyber AB brought the CMMC Ecosystem together once again for the July 2025 installment of their monthly Town Hall series. Join us for this week's show as we discuss all the information distributed during the meeting that you need to know; answers to questions like:

After your assessment, you get 10 days to do what?

How many CMMC assessments took place in July?

Does anyone fail their assessment, and do they keep track of them? And so much more... Tune in to find out!

Secure the DIB: https://www.summit7.us/secure-the-dib-2025

CMMC Just Crossed A *Huge* Rulemaking Milestone: https://youtu.be/Q2qeJhA4oIs?si=IQ1bYI6jH3VGuxAa

Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder

Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo

AB Town Halls: https://cyberab.org/News-Events/Town-Halls/Details/march-town-hall