The 48 CFR CMMC Final Rule: What Contractors Need to Know Before November 10, 2025
The Department of Defense (DoD) has released the highly anticipated 48 CFR CMMC Final Rule, a pivotal moment for federal contracting. Published in the Federal Register on September 10, 2025, and effective November 10, 2025, this rule makes Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) mandatory for all new DoD contracts. If you’re a defense contractor or…