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Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 6 August 2025

"Grand odyssey of CMMC nearing implementation," Federal News Network The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is on the verge of becoming a reality; the Cyber Accreditation Body is scaling up assessors to meet the anticipated demand. * Final rule submission: DOD submitted the final CMMC acquisition rule to the

Pentagon navigates regulatory challenges to advance CMMC

Pentagon navigates regulatory challenges to advance CMMC

The Pentagon continues to finalize the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) acquisition rule, despite regulatory challenges under the Trump administration. CMMC is a cybersecurity initiative designed to safeguard sensitive controlled unclassified information (CUI) within the defense industrial base by certifying defense contractors' cybersecurity practices. Initially expected to take effect

Small business CMMC tax credit bill could aid smallest defense contractors

Small business CMMC tax credit bill could aid smallest defense contractors

The best meaning draft legislation on Capitol Hill proposes a tax credit of up to $50,000 for small defense contractors to offset the costs of CMMC compliance. The "Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2024," sponsored by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), targets companies with 50 or fewer employees.

DOD drops draft of CMMC rule governing cyber in acquisition

DOD drops draft of CMMC rule governing cyber in acquisition

The Pentagon published a draft of its CMMC rule, which is expected to appear in the Federal Register on Tuesday, 15 October. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program strengthens DOD cybersecurity and that of its industrial base. Contractors should prioritize early compliance by adopting NIST SP 800-171 and SP