Why are so many DoD contractors shocked by CMMC… when the security requirements have been around for almost a decade? 😅We break down what’s actually driving the panic: companies realizing they’ve skipped years of basic security work. No MFA. No Intune. Still on GoDaddy. Still on Microsoft Business Basic. Still trusting that “nobody will check.” And now that third-party audits are here, the bill is due.We also talk about the bigger picture: how CMMC is less about “new rules” and more about catching up on modernization. From outdated IT setups to security questionnaires with… let’s call them “creative” answers, this episode shows why CMMC matters and why the organizations who invest early will be the ones who stay competitive.Plus, we get into what contractors should actually do next:➡️ How to identify your real security gap➡️ Why compliance automation tools will be essential➡️ What budgeting realistically looks like➡️ Why taking small steps today saves massive stress laterIf you want a grounded, no-BS explanation of where CMMC came from, why it’s sticking around, and what it means for the future of the defense industrial base, this episode is for you.Follow BEMO for more practical breakdowns on compliance, security, and modernization:🔗 Website: https://www.bemopro.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bemopro