The CMMC Clause and Why it Matters DFARS 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements (aka DFARS 7021) was published in January 2024. DFARS 7021 is the vehicle the Department of Defense will use to insert CMMC requirements into defense contracts. Once CMMC rulemaking is complete—which is expected in late 2024—the DFARS 7021 clause will start […]