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CMMC Compliance 

Everything defense contractors need to know about CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 certification. Self-attestation requirements, C3PAO assessments, NIST 800-171 controls, and what the November 2026 deadline means for your contracts.

GCC High 

Guides and analysis on Microsoft 365 GCC High licensing, configuration, and compliance. Who needs it, how to get it, and what to build inside it.

Azure Government 

Coverage of Azure Government architecture, migrations, and compliance requirements for defense contractors. Environment design, identity configuration, and what separates authorized from compliant.

FedRAMP 

Practical guidance on FedRAMP authorization pathways, readiness requirements, and continuous monitoring obligations for cloud service providers serving federal agencies.

Microsoft 365  

How Microsoft 365 operate inside regulated environments. Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Purview in GCC High and GCC configurations for DIB contractors.

Licensing 

Microsoft licensing strategy for defense contractors. GCC High vs. GCC, license tier decisions, AOS-G partner requirements, and how to avoid overspending on seats you don’t need.

Migrations 

Step-by-step guidance on moving from commercial Microsoft environments into GCC High, Azure Government, and other regulated platforms without disrupting business continuity. 

Announcements 

Updates from Agile IT on new services, partnerships, and compliance news affecting the defense industrial base.

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CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2
Blog
Maggie McGrath

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2: What Defense Contractors Need to Know 

CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 don’t follow the same logic, and treating them as steps on the same ladder is where scoping goes wrong. This guide breaks down what triggers each level, how the assessments differ, and the decisions defense contractors need to make before either one gets scheduled.

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CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2
Blog
Maggie McGrath

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2: What Defense Contractors Need to Know 

CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 don’t follow the same logic, and treating them as steps on the same ladder is where scoping goes wrong. This guide breaks down what triggers each level, how the assessments differ, and the decisions defense contractors need to make before either one gets scheduled.

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How Agile IT Works Through GCC High Licensing.

Agile IT brings Microsoft-certified expertise to every GCC High licensing engagement and migration, applying proven methodologies to deliver compliant and secure outcomes. 

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CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2
Blog
Maggie McGrath

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2: What Defense Contractors Need to Know 

CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 don’t follow the same logic, and treating them as steps on the same ladder is where scoping goes wrong. This guide breaks down what triggers each level, how the assessments differ, and the decisions defense contractors need to make before either one gets scheduled.

Read More »

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CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2
Blog
Maggie McGrath

CMMC Level 1 vs Level 2: What Defense Contractors Need to Know 

CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 don’t follow the same logic, and treating them as steps on the same ladder is where scoping goes wrong. This guide breaks down what triggers each level, how the assessments differ, and the decisions defense contractors need to make before either one gets scheduled.

Read More »

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