Insights & Resources

Straight answers on security questionnaires, contract requirements, and right-sized compliance — so you know what's actually required before you spend.

Enterprise Sales

Do You Actually Need SOC 2 to Close an Enterprise Deal?

September 28, 2026

Sometimes yes. Often not yet. Before you spend tens of thousands of dollars and six months on an audit to save one deal, find out whether the customer is stating a requirement or a preference.

Security Questionnaires

Your Customer Sent a Security Questionnaire. What Happens Next?

September 23, 2026

A spreadsheet with 200 questions lands three weeks before close, and the deal quietly stops moving. Here's how to work through it without over-promising, buying software you don't need, or losing two weeks.

Government Contracts

CMMC Level 2 Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know in 2026

June 4, 2026

Third-party CMMC assessments are paused, but DFARS 252.204-7012 still applies. Here's what Level 2 asks for, and what to have ready before assessments resume.

Timelines

How Long Does FedRAMP Authorization Take? A Realistic Timeline for 2026

May 19, 2026

FedRAMP authorization is one of the most complex compliance journeys a cloud provider can undertake. Here's an honest breakdown of timelines, phases, and what actually causes delays.

Requirements Explained

NIST 800-171 vs CMMC 2.0: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

May 4, 2026

Defense contractors frequently confuse NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0. They are related but not the same. Here's a clear breakdown of what each requires and whether you need one or both.