CMMC Rule - New Cyber Requirements for Defense Contractors
Category:Industry News
The DoD’s final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule is now active, enforcing mandatory cybersecurity baselines for defense contractors. The framework maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application), T1566 (Phishing), and T1078 (Valid Accounts). Suppliers must meet tiered certification levels by 2028, extending to subcontractors. Noncompliance risks contract loss, reputational damage, and penalties.
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: CMMC compliance is required to win or retain DoD contracts. Technical Context: Expands NIST-based controls addressing phishing, credential theft, and third-party supply chain weaknesses.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Map all contracts to required CMMC levels.
- Enforce identity, logging, and incident response controls.
- Impose CMMC alignment on subcontractors.
- Integrate continuous monitoring into compliance plans.
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Intelligence Source: CMMC Rule - New Cyber Requirements for Defense Contractors | Nov 11, 2025