It is clear that cybersecurity concerns will be front and center for the US DoD going forward. The Department is looking to change the way it regulates cybersecurity among the key technology and industrial companies it works with. The ‘Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification’ (CMMC) is a major new initiative in terms of cybersecurity certification and standards.This will have a direct impact for companies in the satellite sector. Here, we talk about the shifting landscape and why these new demands/regulations make sense for the sector.