Happy Thanksgiving from Gruntworks Technology.

A Thanksgiving Note to the Defense Small Business Community

By Gruntworks Technology LLC

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, and for those of us working in cybersecurity and compliance, it’s a good reminder of who this work really supports.

Behind every CMMC requirement is a small business owner striving to protect their team, honor their contracts, and contribute to the nation’s defense. Behind every technical control is an IT professional working late nights to keep systems secure. Every audit preparation represents real stress, real responsibility, and real pride in doing the job right.

At Gruntworks, we are grateful for the contractors across the Defense Industrial Base who show dedication not because it’s easy, but because the mission matters.

We’re thankful for:

• The small business owners navigating complex regulations while building sustainable companies

• The IT and security professionals keeping operations safe under constant pressure

• The partners and practitioners collaborating to strengthen the supply chain

• The veterans and service families whose experiences continue to inspire our work

Compliance isn’t just paperwork. It represents trust. Trust in one another, and trust in the systems that protect our national security.

This Thanksgiving, we want to say thank you to the businesses doing the quiet, essential work that keeps everything running.

If you’re currently navigating CMMC preparation, know that you’re not alone, and that your perseverance matters more than you may realize day to day.

From all of us at Gruntworks Technology LLC, we wish you and your families a safe, reflective, and well-earned Thanksgiving.