Defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance to remain eligible for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts as enforcement phases advance into 2026. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, effective for new solicitations since November 10, 2025, mandates implementation of 110 security practices from NIST SP 800-171 for Level 2. Phase 2 enforcement begins November 10, 2026, requiring third-part
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