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Listen Now Blog | CMMC Final Rule Published: What It Means for the Defense Industrial Base The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has officially published the long-awaited final rule integrating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework into the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) under 48 CFR Parts 204, 212, 217 and 252 in the Federal Register. The rule was published on September 10, 2025, and comes into effect on November 10, 2025. Read More Charting the Future: How CFOs Are Navigating Change with Technology and Foresight Finance leaders around the world are meeting the challenges of economic and geopolitical volatility head-on by leveraging advanced technologies, especially AI, and strengthening their financial planning and analysis strategies. 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BLOG CMMC Final Rule Published: What It Means for the Defense Industrial Base 7 min read What happened: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has officially published the long-awaited final rule integrating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework into the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS... INSIGHTS PAPER The Energy Agenda: The First 180 Days of Trump’s Second Term 2 min read Discover how Trump's 2025 energy agenda reshapes U.S. energy policy, focusing on fossil fuels, nuclear power, and economic growth while challenging renewable strategies. Previous Article Pagination Next Article Leadership Charles Dong Charles is a Managing Director with Protiviti and serves as the firm’s Global Public Sector industry leader. He has significant experience in providing accounting and financial advisory, risk consulting and business transformation to both Public Sector and commercial ... Learn More Perry Keating Mr. Keating is the Managing Director and President of Protiviti Government Services (Pro Gov) with over 30 years of doing business with the government and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). His experience gives him unique industry insight into the Public Sector (US ... Learn More John Owen John Owen is a managing director and leader within Protiviti's public sector practice. He is experienced in helping clients achieve their missions within the public sector. Learn More Frequently Asked Questions What are the key services offered by Protiviti for government clients? + Protiviti offers a variety of government consulting services for government clients, including risk and compliance management, IT modernization, cybersecurity, internal audit, data analytics, and operational efficiency improvements. We focus on delivering solutions that enhance transparency, accountability, and performance across government operations. What makes Protiviti's government consulting solutions unique? + Protiviti combines industry expertise, innovative technology, and a collaborative approach to deliver customized solutions for government agencies. Our deep understanding of public sector challenges, coupled with our global resources and local knowledge, allows us to drive meaningful results for our clients. What types of government agencies does Protiviti serve? + Protiviti provides government consulting services to a wide range of government agencies, including federal, state, and local entities. Our expertise spans defense, education, public safety, and other critical sectors, helping agencies address their unique challenges with tailored solutions.
