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The Department of War has launched the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to enhance data protection within the U.S. defense industrial base, particularly for service members' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) during the Permanent Change of Station process. This mandatory framework requires contractors to implement verified cybersecurity measures and assess their compliance, marking a significant step in securing sensitive unclassified information. The phased implementation of CMMC aims to ensure that contractors can effectively safeguard military families' personal data.