CMMC implementation plan takes shape in proposed rule
By 
Kyle Brasseur2023-12-28T16:28:00
The Department of Defense (DoD) released for comment a proposed rule setting guidelines for implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
The proposal, published Tuesday, would “establish requirements for a comprehensive and scalable assessment mechanism to ensure defense contractors and subcontractors have … implemented required security measures” under the CMMC, which applies to federal contract information and controlled unclassified information.
Comments on the proposal are due by Feb. 26.
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