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How the Pentagon Is Rewriting Its Cybersecurity Acquisition Rules
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- Jun 15, 2026
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Summary
Episode 53 of The Defense Tech Podcast dives into the Pentagon's new cybersecurity acquisition reforms, specifically the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. Lucas and Luna break down how CMMC 2.0 changes the bidding process for defense contractors, why it's forcing small and mid-tier firms to overhaul their security posture, and how prime contractors like Lockheed Martin and RTX are adapting. With major primes seeing mixed stock performance in June 2026 — Lockheed flat, RTX up slightly — and SpaceX's IPO reshaping the defense landscape, the hosts explore whether these new rules level the playing field or entrench incumbents. They discuss real compliance costs, the shift from self-attestation to third-party audits, and what this means for innovation in defense tech. A concrete look at how the Pentagon is trying to fix a broken procurement system. #Cybersecurity #Pentagon #CMMC #DefenseAcquisition #CMMC2.0 #DefenseContractors #LockheedMartin #RTX #SmallBusiness #SupplyChainSecurity #Compliance #CyberMaturity #BusinessAndTechnology #PentagonReform #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DefenseTechPodcast #MilitaryTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo