CMMC Is Here—and There’s No Grace Period for Defense Contractors
With the November 10 deadline behind them, defense contractors face immediate compliance pressure, limited assessment capacity, and zero tolerance from the DoD, making CMMC readiness a make-or-break requirement for future contract eligibility.
As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) November 10th compliance deadline has passed, companies within the defense industrial base (DIB) must prioritize compliance now or face the consequences. While some defense contractors may have hoped the 43-day federal shutdown might pause or delay upcoming compliance deadlines, that’s not the case. CMMC requirements continue to advance with no extensions, accommodation, or deadline adjustments.