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What Business Leaders Need to Know About Cybersecurity Certification and Enforcement in 2025–2026
Shumaker – The Department of Defense has fundamentally reshaped the cybersecurity landscape for federal contractors. With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program now embedded in contract clauses effective November 10, 2025, and False Claims Act enforcement tripling in a single fiscal year, cybersecurity is no longer a technical concern delegated to IT departments. It is a business eligibility requirement with direct implications for revenue, contract awards, and legal exposure.