Remember when you were a kid, and you spent all afternoon building the most epic Lego fortress imaginable? Towers, traps, a moat made of blue bricks—this thing was your masterpiece.
And then, just as you were adding the finishing touches, bam—your mom tells you it’s time for dinner. Everything you built? Torn down, shoved back into the box, and forgotten until next weekend.
That’s exactly what’s about to happen with CMMC.
CMMC Might Be Dead Before It Even Launches
With government budget cuts looming and priorities shifting faster than a ransomware attack, CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is starting to look like that Lego fortress you’ll never get to finish.
You’re probably pouring time, money, and energy into making your clients “CMMC-ready,” but here’s the harsh truth: The government might pull the plug before you ever finish.
And if that happens? You’ll be left with:
- A half-finished compliance program
- Zero new revenue
- A whole lot of frustration
But don’t worry—there’s a better way to future-proof your efforts.
Forget CMMC—Focus on Cyber Liability Instead
The real money isn’t in chasing shifting government regulations. It’s in helping your clients reduce their liability and gather evidence to back it up.
Because here’s the dirty secret:
Even if CMMC dies, the lawsuits won’t.
You’re not just protecting them from compliance failures anymore—you’re protecting them from lawyers who smell a payout every time there’s a data breach. And let’s not forget insurance providers who’ll look for any excuse to deny a claim faster than you can say, “Did you read the fine print?”
Why Cyber Liability Programs Are the Real Play
- They Work for Every Client – Not just the ones with government contracts. Lawyers don’t care if your client is a DoD contractor or a dog groomer; if there’s a data breach, someone’s getting sued.
- Insurance Companies Love Evidence – You’re not just installing tools; you’re collecting proof that clients followed best practices. That’s what gets insurance claims paid—and protects you from getting dragged into the mess.
- It Scales – Unlike CMMC, which is a one-trick pony, a cyber liability framework applies across industries. More clients, more revenue, less wasted time.
Get Ahead Before the Rules Change (Again)
If you’re pouring resources into CMMC alone, you’re gambling on a program that might not survive the next round of budget cuts.
Instead, build a cyber liability program that actually protects your clients—and your MSP. Help them:
- Gather evidence that stands up in court (or to insurance adjusters)
- Document risk acceptance like a pro
- Stay covered even when the rules change
And hey, if CMMC somehow sticks around? You’ll already be miles ahead of the competition with stronger security, better documentation, and clients who actually understand their risks.
Don’t build another Lego fortress just to tear it down.
Build something that lasts.
