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CMMC Scoping 101: The Most Expensive Mistake Contractors Make (And How to Fix It)

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Scope is the foundation of your CMMC compliance program and getting it wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes a DoD contractor can make.

In this episode, Austin and Brooke break down what “scope” actually means in plain English, why contractors skip scoping early on, and how one small miss, like a downloads folder or a USB handoff, can quietly pull major systems into scope.

We cover:

What CMMC scope really is, including processed, stored, and transmitted CUI

Why contractors start with tools and policies too early

The data flow…

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