Colorado Springs, CO, is home to one of the nation's largest defense and aerospace communities. With numerous military installations, defense contractors, and technology companies supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), cybersecurity has become a top priority. As the DoD strengthens its cybersecurity requirements, businesses that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must meet the standards of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).