Upcoming webinar
Digital Compliance 101 and the Road to 2027
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Online
Save your seatComply Defense
Authoritative coverage of defense and public sector cybersecurity compliance for DIB contractors and government agencies.
Comply Defense covers FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-53/171, ITAR/DFARS, and StateRAMP so compliance officers, IT security leads, and program managers stay audit-ready.
What we cover
Four areas, kept current
Frameworks & Certification Guidance
In-depth coverage of CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53/171, ITAR/DFARS, and StateRAMP requirements — what they mandate, how they differ, and what achieving certification actually involves.
Defense Sector Compliance News
Regulatory updates, rulemaking changes, and enforcement actions affecting defense industrial base contractors and public-sector agencies, tracked as they happen.
Vendor Directory — 209 Vendors
Browse 209 vetted vendors across CMMC, FedRAMP, ITAR/DFARS, NIST 800-53/171, and StateRAMP categories to find tools and service providers that meet defense compliance requirements.
Compliance Glossary
Plain-language definitions for the terms, acronyms, and regulatory references that appear across defense and public sector cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Term of the day
NIST SP 800-61
NIST SP 800-61 is a guidance document from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that helps organizations prepare for and respond to cybersecurity incidents. It offers recommendations for handling incidents, analyzing incident-related data, and deciding on appropriate responses. As a NIST guidance publication rather than a mandatory control set, it is generally advisory, though it may be referenced or incorporated by other requirements.
Directory
Vendors worth knowing
AlphaBravo 🇺🇸
Compliance made effortless with automated policies
AlphaBravo simplifies compliance through automated policies for industry standards, including CMMC 2.0, SOC 2, and ISO 27001. Their platform integrates development, security, and operations into one seamless process, ensuring quick software delivery and reducing risks. AlphaBravo is also a Kubernetes service provider, focusing on deploying and managing containerized applications. They offer hands-on training in secure, automated DevSecOps practices, empowering teams with both technical depth and practical applications to bridge the gap between development and security.
Keiter Technologies
Secure your future with tailored tech solutions
Keiter Technologies focuses on serving businesses with their strategic technology needs through cybersecurity and IT audit and compliance. Their internally developed CMMC Compliance Tool includes Scoping, Gap Analysis, Documentation, Assessment Preparation, Support, and Maintenance. The Virtual CMMC Compliance Team provides data-driven support to minimize the risk of noncompliance. Clients are mainly small to medium-sized businesses in sectors such as retail, professional services, healthcare, and logistics, looking for CMMC readiness, penetration testing, and SOC reporting.
Ardalyst
Fortifying Cybersecurity with Proven Expertise
Ardalyst delivers cybersecurity solutions backed by over 100 years of experience to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture and prepare for CMMC compliance. They provide consulting services aimed at making cyber programs effective and accessible. Ardalyst focuses on both public and private sectors, ensuring that their offerings can be implemented simply and cost-effectively, addressing the unique needs of each organization. Their expertise is particularly relevant for organizations that must comply with DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 standards, ensuring that clients can identify, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats effectively.