Pentagon to Enforce CMMC Cybersecurity Standards in Contracts Starting Nov. 10
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.