Second CMMC rulemaking setting timeline for program launch enters interagency review process

The official kickoff for the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is getting closer to fruition with a final rule to establish a timeline for contracts now entering the interagency review process at the Office of Management and Budget.

The final rule was submitted on July 22 to OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The rule would make changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement by setting up a timeline for CMMC requirements to start showing up...