The Senate Armed Services Committee's proposed National Defense Authorization Act includes a provision for a grant program aimed at supporting the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. This move is designed to enhance the cybersecurity posture of defense contractors and suppliers. Additionally, the bill addresses insider threat reporting for companies working with artificial intelligence, as well as new deadlines for the adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC)1. The push for PQC migration is driven by the looming threat of quantum computing capabilities that could potentially compromise current cryptographic standards. As a result, organizations must prioritize their PQC planning to stay ahead of the curve. The proposed grant program and PQC deadlines underscore the growing importance of proactive cybersecurity measures, particularly in the defense sector, so what matters most to practitioners is the need to accelerate their CMMC compliance and PQC migration efforts to maintain the security and integrity of sensitive information.