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As a Contract Manager and Associate Counsel at DLT Solutions, Katie Tucci is more than a legal expert; she is a trusted guide committed to helping partners navigate the complexities of government contracts with clarity and confidence. Whether she is reviewing terms, advising on risk or translating legal language into actionable insights, Katie’s goals are simple: to empower reseller partners to make informed decisions and to build strong, sustainable relationships.

As the U.S. marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a critical pillar of the nation’s digital defense has expired. On September 30th, Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution, furloughing many federal cybersecurity staff and allowing the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 to lapse as cyber threats are reaching unprecedented levels. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which spearheaded much of the law’s implementation, has also furloughed nearly two-thirds of its workforce.

The Space Systems Command (SSC) Front Door is now the go-to portal for businesses looking to work with the US Space Force. As the Space Force budget is requested as high as $39 billion, including all FY26 requests and reconciliation funding, IT companies have a bigger role to play than ever.

The United States is facing a significant cybersecurity workforce shortage, with NIST identifying over 500,000 open cyber positions and estimating there are 74 workers for every 100 cyber jobs. This shortage threatens both the nation’s private sector security profile and federal agencies struggling to compete for cybersecurity professionals. As such, the government is working to support cyber education in the United States. In the meantime, departments will also likely need to implement cyber solutions that can aid in accommodating for the workforce shortfall.

In 2018, the federal government started implementation of Trusted Workforce 2.0, a whole-of-government approach to establish a single employee vetting system for the US government which promises increased security and reduced background check times.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 2025 has been a year sprinkled with updates to security needs across federal agencies, with new rules and enforcement attempting to reshape how IT vendors and partners engage with the government. Here’s the most prominent Need to Know topics and insights across the space, starting with CMMC.CMMC 2.0The Department of Defense is set to begin enforcing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) regulations on November 10, 2025.