The Complete Guide to CMMC Compliance for Hawaii and Guam Contractors: History, the 2026 Pause, and What Comes Next
Why We Replaced Our Old CMMC Blog Posts With This Guide
CMMC compliance in Hawaii and Guam has changed so many times since 2019 that most of what we published over the past five years is now out of date. The program went from five levels to ...
Why I’m Still Telling Contractors in Honolulu, Hawaii and Guam to Pursue CMMC Level 2
Since the DoD paused CMMC Phase 2 in July, the question I hear most from defense contractors in Honolulu, Hawaii and Guam is some version of "Can we stop now?" I get it. CMMC has been expensive, confusing, and a moving target. But my answer is ...
Past Performance and CMMC: What to Ask Before You Hire a CMMC Partner
Summary: CMMC has created a fast-moving market of consultants, MSPs, and "compliance experts," and not all of them have actually taken a contractor through a real assessment. If you are a DoD contractor or subcontractor evaluating a CMMC ...
How Intech Pacific Helped MK Engineers Achieve CMMC Level 2
MK Engineers, LTD recently reached an important cybersecurity milestone for Hawaii’s defense business community. On June 3, 2026, we were incredibly proud to announce that the Honolulu-based engineering firm successfully passed its Certified ...
When Our Team Traded Keyboards for Paintbrushes: Hawaii’s Prosperity Starts With Our Keiki
On Saturday, July 25, our team traded laptops and service tickets for paint rollers and drop cloths. We joined KEIKI CONNECTED for the public launch of their new initiative: a community beautification project to refresh the entrance of Koko ...
PacMar Technologies Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
PacMar Technologies has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, Level 2 following a third-party assessment conducted by CG Silvers Consulting. Announced by Intech Pacific on May 5, 2026, the milestone marks an important ...
The True Cost of the CMMC Pause for DoD Contractors
Last week we told you that the Department of War had suspended CMMC Phase II requirements before they were set to take effect on November 10, 2026. At the time, the news felt like a reprieve: a compliance deadline that had loomed over small ...
DoD Pauses CMMC Phase II Certification Requirement: What It Means for Your Business
This week the Department of War announced an immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II, the mandatory third-party certification requirement that was set to take effect November 10, 2026. The announcement changes the certification timeline for ...
AI Cyber Risk: What the Five Eyes Warning Means for Business
On June 22, 2026, the cyber security agencies of the Five Eyes nations, the US (CISA, NSA), UK (NCSC), Australia (ACSC), Canada, and New Zealand, issued a rare joint statement titled "The AI Shift in Cyber Risk: Why Leaders Must Act ...
Aren’t We Smart to Wait Until CMMC Is Finalized?
Not anymore. CMMC is already finalized and in effect.
For a long time, "let's wait until CMMC is finalized" was a reasonable business position.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) changed over time. Drafts shifted. ...
Microsoft 365 Price Increase July 2026: What You Need to Know
Microsoft is updating pricing and packaging for select Microsoft 365 commercial plans starting July 1, 2026.
If your business uses Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium, now is a good time to understand what is ...
The Danger of the “RPO” Badge: Why You Need a CMMC Level 2-Assessed MSP
When the Department of Defense (DoD) made the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) a real contract issue, a wave of companies rushed to market as CMMC experts.
If you are a defense contractor in Hawaii or across the Pacific, you ...
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Terence Tang
CMMC Certified Assessor, CISSP
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