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Pentagon Rolls Out New Cyber Contracting Standards, Will Be In All Programs Starting In FY26

Pentagon Rolls Out New Cyber Contracting Standards, Will Be In All Programs Starting In FY26
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M. Lord, Kevin Faheny and Katie Arrington hold a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2020. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee)

The Pentagon’s new cyber security requirements for contracts will be rolled out in about 10 programs this year before being included in all defense acquisition efforts starting in fiscal year 2026, officials said. Defense Department officials detailed the final version of the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) on Friday and addressed concerns the new requirements could place a burden on smaller companies looking to meet the more stringent security criteria. “We have been working with industry associations, primes, mid-tier…

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