# DoD Contractors Align Finance and Cybersecurity

A July 22, 2026, advisory article recommends that contractors pursuing Department of Defense work coordinate finance modernization, business-system compliance, audit readiness, and cybersecurity preparation rather than managing them as separate efforts. It specifically advises assessing ERP and accounting controls, monthly close processes, DCAA audit readiness, and CMMC scope together. For contractors, this integrated approach can reduce compliance risk and support eligibility and pricing capability in future DoD competitions.

- Contractors can evaluate ERP and accounting controls alongside monthly close and audit-readiness processes to identify connected finance and compliance gaps.
- Coordinating CMMC scope with business-system and finance reviews may help contractors manage cybersecurity and audit risks as part of one readiness effort; the article presents this as advice, not a new mandate.
- DoD-focused businesses may strengthen their preparation for future awards by connecting these readiness activities to their pricing and compliance capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

### Sources
- [Finance modernization and cybersecurity are no longer separate priorities for government contractors. An integrated approach is becoming essential for compliance, audit readiness and growth. Here's why: https://t.co/LHigihuW4J 

#GovernmentContracting #GovCon #CMMC #DCAA #Finance](https://x.com/CherryBekaert/status/2113006420639572369) - twitter-govtech