In the race to meet deadlines and manage projects, defense contractors often fall into the trap of shadow IT—using unsanctioned tools and apps outside of IT’s control. While it may seem harmless, this practice puts organizations at serious risk of non-compliance with frameworks like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) presents unique challenges for organizations working with the federal government. Not all company data falls under the same compliance requirements, yet many treat their IT environments as if everything must meet the highest standard. Data segmentation offers a practical solution. By separating regulated