CMMC Is Now Law—Most Contractors Are Still Behind

CMMC is no longer a future requirement—it’s already here.

With Rule 32 officially added to the federal code, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is now law. And while many in the defense contracting space are still waiting for deadlines to become “real,” the Department of Defense is already moving forward.

The next step? DFARS Title 48, which will determine when certification becomes mandatory for contractors—and when failure to comply means disqualification.

You May Already Be at Risk

If your company handles Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you’re almost certainly in scope for CMMC. And while some contractors assume they’ll have time to react, the reality is different.

Preparing for CMMC—running a gap assessment, addressing deficiencies, collecting documentation—takes time. Once DFARS is updated, it may be too late to start from scratch.

We’ve spoken with dozens of contractors who thought they were fine… only to find out they weren’t even close.

Join the Experts Helping Define the Future of CMMC

To help defense contractors navigate this new landscape, Vanta and Cyber Defense Advisors are hosting a free, fast-paced Zoom webinar featuring some of the most experienced voices in CMMC compliance.

🎙️ Webinar: What CMMC Rule 32 Means for DoD Contractors

📅 Wednesday, July 16
🕐 1 PM ET
⏱️ 30 minutes + 15-minute live Q&A
✅ Register now – space is limited: https://cyberdefenseadvisors.com/cmmc-webinar-registration 
 
Vanta is a leading trust management platform that helps companies simplify and automate security and compliance for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and now CMMC.

Cyber Defense Advisors is a specialized cybersecurity firm focused on compliance, risk, and infrastructure security for defense contractors and critical infrastructure.

Together, they’ve teamed up to deliver clear, expert-backed CMMC guidance for defense contractors who need to move quickly to stay compliant—and stay in the game.

Featured experts:

• Bryan Siegel, CDA’s Director of Compliance, who helped shape the CMMC framework while supporting the DoD PMO.
• Francis Schmuff, CEO of CDA and a former Pentagon cyber strategist with 20+ years of experience securing military and enterprise systems.
• Morgan Kaplan, Director of Government Strategy & Affairs at Vanta, with deep expertise at the intersection of policy, compliance, and emerging tech.

You’ll walk away with clear, practical guidance on how to prepare, avoid delays, and stay eligible for future DoD contracts.

Don’t wait until you see the clause in your next contract.
Be ready before the requirement locks you out.

🎙️ Webinar: What CMMC Rule 32 Means for DoD Contractors

📅 Wednesday, July 16
🕐 1 PM ET
⏱️ 30 minutes + 15-minute live Q&A
✅ Register now – space is limited: https://cyberdefenseadvisors.com/cmmc-webinar-registration