The CMMC framework represents a critical shift in how the Department of Defense safeguards its digital supply chain. Starting in 2025, all DIB contractors must meet the new certification requirements to compete for or maintain DoD contracts. Preparing for CMMC certification can be complex, but businesses can navigate these challenges effectively with the right approach. Below is a detailed guide for companies aiming to achieve CMMC compliance.
The Department of Defense has finalized the rules for the CMMC framework through the “final rule.” In March 2025, CMMC will be a contractual requirement for companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Therefore, it’s clear that contractors in the defense industrial base need to adopt this final CMMC standard.
This article explains the assessment categories under CMMC and provides a roadmap to help organizations prepare for certification.
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From new governance to new paths to authorization, we’re recapping FedRAMP’s changes in 2024.