Hill Tech Solutions LLC

06/17/2026

Most companies think the hard part is getting CMMC certified.
It’s not. The hard part is staying ready every week after that.
That’s where compliance either becomes part of your operations… or starts to drift.
This week’s Compliance Workshop Wednesday looks at the weekly cadence that helps keep CMMC real, sustainable, and defensible over time.
Read the full post here: https://hill-tech-solutions.net/blog/weekly-cadence-keeps-cmmc-real/

Consistent weekly tracking creates visibility. It helps you spot patterns, prove progress, and see where drift is happening.

06/16/2026

Among the many things being transformed by is the landscape. From the US Chamber of Commerce, some advice on protecting your small business.

Learn how AI is changing cyber threats and how small businesses can strengthen defenses with practical, cost‑effective strategies.

06/10/2026

In this week's CMMC Workshop Wednesday post: "Always on" doesn't mean "always working." That's why regular deep dives are a necessity. Read the full post here: https://hill-tech-solutions.net/blog/cmmc-compliance-workshop-wednesday-deep-dive-what-needs-to-be-always-on-to-keep-cmmc-real/

Right now, at this moment… Are the things that are supposed to be “always on” actually working? Or are they just supposed to be?

06/09/2026

Spurred in part by the Anthropic/Mythos controversy, a new executive order directs government agencies to quickly develop a "voluntary framework" for securing so-called frontier models.

Trump's executive order looks to reinforce governmentwide AI cybersecurity efforts and sets up a voluntary process for government review of advanced AI models.

06/03/2026

CMMC compliance isn’t a one-time event. It’s a rhythm.
Getting through an assessment is a major milestone. Staying compliant after that is where the real work begins.
In this week’s Compliance Workshop Wednesday, we break down the cadence required to keep CMMC real over time — from continuous monitoring to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual activities. Read the full post here: https://hill-tech-solutions.net/blog/cmmc-compliance-cadence/

06/02/2026

Are the major AI models more susceptible to hacking than their developers claim? A new report from Cisco says yes.

Hackers could subvert frontier models with attacks that their developers overlook, Cisco said.

05/27/2026

We talk a lot about what it takes to pass a CMMC assessment.
But a question we hear just as often is:
What happens after you pass?
This week’s focuses on what comes next.
Because passing your assessment isn’t the finish line. It’s a milestone.
The real challenge is what happens after the assessor leaves:
• Keeping controls running consistently
• Making evidence a natural byproduct of operations
• Preparing for your annual affirmation with confidence
• Understanding when changes in your environment could trigger a reassessment
Compliance doesn’t stop. It evolves into how your organization operates every day.
That shift, from preparation to sustainment, is where maturity really shows up.
If you’re working toward CMMC or thinking about life after your assessment, this is a conversation worth having.
Read the full post here: https://hill-tech-solutions.net/blog/congrats-on-passing-cmmc-assessment/

CMMC compliance is the point where your program stops being preparation and becomes permanent. That shift matters more than most people realize.

05/26/2026

"Q-Day" is the hypothetical (for now) day when quantum computers can crack traditional cryptography. Put another way, it would spell disaster for any private information ... and it may arrive sooner than was thought.

The day may come as soon as 2029, much earlier than experts originally thought

05/20/2026

We're excited to share our next installment of that offers valuable insights into the CMMC journey.
Discover how preparation, honesty, and deliberate implementation transform assessments from stressful events into opportunities for validation. If you're looking to build a calm, sustainable, and defensible compliance process, this is a must-read.
Check out the full post here: https://hill-tech-solutions.net/blog/cmmc-compliance-journey/

What does the CMMC journey really feel like from the first conversation to the moment an assessor closes their laptop and says they have what they need?

05/18/2026

Once again, the sector finds itself in the crosshairs of a attack.

A ransomware group has claimed a major attack against the electronics manufacturer.