Pentagon to Enforce CMMC Cybersecurity Standards in Contracts Starting Nov. 10
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The Pentagon will officially require defense contractors to comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0) standards in all contracts starting November 10, marking the culmination of a multi-year effort to enhance cybersecurity for defense data. The updated rule mandates that contractors handling sensitive information meet specific cybersecurity tiers, with some able to self-assess and others requiring third-party verification, to ensure the protection of Pentagon data from adversaries.
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