CMMC & Cybersecurity Blog

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Leonardo DRS Issues Supplier Letter on CMMC 2.0 Rollout

Leonardo DRS released a notice to suppliers about upcoming CMMC 2.0 requirements appearing in select DoD contracts on November 10, 2025. Suppliers…

Lockheed Martin Taking Steps to Prepare Suppliers for CMMC Level 2

Lockheed Martin moved to ensure suppliers are prepared for CMMC Level 2 with an effective date of November 9, 2025. Suppliers with…

Boeing Issues Supplier Update on CMMC Compliance

Boeing released an official letter to suppliers outlining expectations for CMMC compliance. The notice emphasizes that protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is…

CMMC Launches: What Businesses Need to Know

The Department of Defense officially rolled out the CMMC program with the DFARS rule published in the Federal Register. Phase 1 starts…

CMMC Final Rule Published – Effective November 10, 2025

The DoD officially published the final DFARS rule integrating CMMC into federal contracts. Key details: published September 10, 2025; effective November 10,…

48 CFR CMMC Rule Sent to Office of Management and Budget for Review

The 48 CFR rule, a critical regulation tied to CMMC, was officially sent to the OMB for review — signaling the final…

Lockheed Martin Press Release to Suppliers on CMMC Assessment

Lockheed Martin released a letter to their supply chain emphasizing the importance of getting in line for a CMMC Assessment. Defense contractors…

CMMC 2.0 Completes 60-Day Congressional Review — Program Now in Effect

CMMC 2.0 completed its 60-day Congressional Review period without any changes. Rulemaking is now complete and the new program is in effect.…

DoD 48 CFR Proposed CMMC Rule Published in Federal Register

The Department of Defense (DoD) 48 CFR proposed CMMC rule was published in the Federal Register. Comments on the proposed rule should…