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See story in Kitsap Sun submitted by, Steve Treanor, Help Desk CavalrySteve Treanor, Help Desk CavalryFor Kitsap-based businesses that contract with the Department of Defense (DoD), a new cybersecurity milestone is rapidly approaching. Beginning November 10, 2025, all contractors must meet updated cybersecurity standards or risk losing their contracts. This change isn’t just bureaucratic—it’s critical for national security, business continuity, and maintaining competitive eligibility.What’s Changing:The DoD has finalized a rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC). As of November 10, contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information...