Lawyers highlight major aspects of CMMC proposed rule for acquisition purposes

By Sara Friedman / August 22, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Lawyers from two major law firms are flagging key aspects of the Pentagon's latest proposed rule to implement its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, with a focus on new requirements and other considerations for contractors. “The August 15 proposed rule supplements [the Defense Department's] December 2023 proposed rule by providing three components: (1) guidance to contracting officers, (2) a standard contract clause to be included in all contracts covered by the CMMC 2.0 program (DFARS 252.204-7021), and (3) a standard...

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