Written by Teramis | Mar 20, 2026, 4:45:00 PM
CMMC Level 2 compliance is now a live issue for defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As the program moves through 2026, organizations need more than a good-faith plan: they need evidence they can support.
What changed in 2026
- New solicitations have been subject to CMMC requirements since November 10, 2025.
- Phase 2 enforcement is scheduled to begin on November 10, 2026.
- Many Level 2 contracts will require third-party assessments.
Why the risk matters
A contractor can run into trouble when it signs or represents something it cannot prove. That is where False Claims Act exposure and whistleblower risk become real concerns.
The practical first step
Before you can defend your controls or your assessment scope, you need to know where CUI actually lives. Teramis helps organizations identify CUI across their environments so they can make evidence-based scope decisions and reduce late-stage surprises.
If your team is preparing for CMMC Level 2 in 2026, start with discovery first and build the compliance plan from there.