This paper explains how CMMC 2.0 reshapes cybersecurity expectations across the defense industrial base by introducing a simplified, three-level framework focused on protecting sensitive government data while reducing unnecessary burden. It positions compliance not as a checkbox exercise, but as an opportunity for manufacturers to strengthen security, improve operational resilience, and gain trust across the supply chain. The document outlines risks of noncompliance, including financial penalties and contract exclusion, alongside benefits such as improved data visibility and competitive positioning. It highlights common misconceptions about CMMC 2.0, emphasizes alignment with existing standards like NIST 800-171, and argues that modernization, particularly through secure, cloud-based ERP p

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