The ink has barely dried on the CMMC final rule, and already the defense contracting community is buzzing with speculation about what comes next. Just when contractors thought they had a moment to catch their breath after years of regulatory limbo, whispers of CMMC 3.0 have begun circulating through the industry.

But is this just noise, or is there something more substantial happening behind the scenes? As it turns out, recent DoD actions suggest that conversations about the next iteration of CMMC might be closer than we thought.

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For organizations in the Defense Industrial Base, CMMC readiness is an immediate mandate to line up security requirements across the digital supply chain. With the DoD’s final rule now in effect, companies must treat compliance as a strategic business imperative. Delaying readiness is risky, if not business-ending, and could result in loss of contracts.

Here, we’re discussing some of the most common barriers to certification… and why they cannot stop you from pursuing compliance.

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Gaining and maintaining compliance with the CMMC, especially at Level 2 or higher, is a complex challenge for many organizations within the DIB. Among the more difficult of these is managing the disruption that often accompanies new tech, especially when these measures impact day-to-day workflows and require a shift in organizational culture. The solution is a clear strategy for CMMC change management.

This article helps readers understand how CMMC compliance can impact operational workflow and what you can do to mitigate that impact while remaining secure and productive.

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