In a significant development for the defense contracting industry, the Department of Defense (DoD) will roll out CMMC 2.0, an improved version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. This new regulation, outlined in proposed rule changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), aims to ease the burden on contractors by reducing cybersecurity requirements. The move aims to balance strengthening cybersecurity standards with minimizing obstacles for businesses, especially small businesses, in meeting Department of Defense compliance requirements.
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