The United States Department of Defense has released a video to accompany the public comment period for the proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The video explains the proposed rule's nuances, complexities, and importance, with the goal of better informing defense industry members and stakeholders. It also encourages them to prepare and submit comments before the rule is finalized. The CMMC program is intended to verify defense contractors' readiness to handle sensitive information, and it includes assessments conducted by authorized third-party organizations.