CMMC NUGGETS
CMMC certification will soon be a prerequisite for doing business with the DoD. Organizations should begin or continue their readiness efforts, including any necessary upgrades to cybersecurity practices, documentation, and processes.
To support you and your organization with this task, the DTC C3PAO team has written and complied “CMMC Nuggets,” valuable insights into the CMMC certification process. Those nuggets are archived below. If you have any questions or require assistance in preparing for your CMMC assessment, please reach out to our team.
CMMC Nugget Archive
May 20, 2026 Update: As the CMMC certification rollout advances, we’re refining and expanding these nuggets to better support your compliance journey. Check back over the next 10 weeks as our experts share valuable insights and timely guidance.
Tier 1 – Foundation
#1: Knowing Your CUI: Scoping, the CUI Registry, and Supply Chain Risk
Before your organization can implement a single CMMC control, patch a single system, or engage a C3PAO for
#2: Properly Categorizing Your Assets
Now that you know what CUI is and where it comes from (Nugget #1), the next critical step