The November 2026 CMMC Deadline and What to Expect in the Next 9 Months

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With all the shifts in cybersecurity, one framework has been steadily solidifying requirements and expectations: CMMC. With the revision of CMMC 2.0 and the following feedback from vendors and the industry, it has been a years-long process to get this framework in place. Now, contractors in the DIB are seeing that framework become concrete requirements. 

With the October and November deadlines approaching, organizations in the DoD supply chain must understand what’s coming and what they should do. 

 

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When Should You Work with a CMMC RPO vs. a C3PAO?

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CMMC is a complex undertaking. Depending on where you are in your certification journey, you could require consulting, assessment, or both. Fortunately, the CMMC program includes training and authorization for two distinct types of organizations: Registered Provider Organizations (RPOs) and Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs), each offering different services. 

We’re discussing these organizations and which one you might want to engage with when preparing for CMMC certification. 

 

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