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DoD Begins Phased Implementation of CMMC Final Rule: Key Actions for Contractors
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD), also referred to as the Department of War (DoW), officially began rolling out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule, marking the start of the program’s phased implementation. CMMC requirements may now appear in new DoD solicitations, contract awards and option exercises….
By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP