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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

Hegseth outlines DOD priorities at Pentagon town hall

Hegseth outlines DOD priorities at Pentagon town hall

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed his top priorities for the Defense Department during a Pentagon town hall, emphasizing warfighting readiness, military rebuilding, and deterrence. Hegseth underscored a return to the "warrior ethos," stating that DOD’s mission is to deter conflict and, if necessary, "completely destroy, demoralize,

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