From Policy to Contract: How 48 CFR Turns CMMC into Enforceable Law for Defense Contractors
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has long been seen as a future must-have for defense contractors, but that future is now here. CMMC’s transition from regulatory guidance under 32 CFR to a binding, contract-enforceable requirement under 48 CFR (specifically through DFARS) marks a profound shift. Now, DoD contractors must treat CMMC as a contractually mandated obligation,…