CMMC 2.0: Department of Defense Releases New Proposed DFARS Rule to Implement its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Program

On August 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published a proposed rule that amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide the contractual framework for the agency’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program. This proposed rule provides guidelines to DoD contracting officers related to incorporating the contractual requirements of the agency’s CMMC 2.0 program, including applicability requirements and specific clause language to be…
By: Polsinelli