Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates
The U.S. Department of War has issued an immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements, triggering a 60-day program review.
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The story so far
The Department of War has officially paused Phase II of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. This action follows reports of supplier exits from the defense industrial base and concerns regarding the limited capacity of CMMC assessors.
Coverage from outlets including Breaking Defense, National Defense Magazine, and the Federal News Network emphasizes the suspension as a measure intended to reform the program. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has publicly commended the decision to pause the mandates for small defense contractors.
Stakeholders are now waiting for the results of the 60-day review launched by the Department of War. Current reporting does not yet specify what the programmatic reforms will entail or if the suspension will be extended beyond this period.
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Who reported it (9)
- SBA Commends U.S. Department of War’s Suspension of CMMC Phase II for Small Defense Contractors Yahoo Finance · 48d ago
- BREAKING: Pentagon Suspends Phase 2 of CMMC Program National Defense Magazine · 48d ago
- Pentagon pauses cyber audit rule blamed for supplier exits CNA · 48d ago
- Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of program Federal News Network · 48d ago
- Readiness Pivotal as CMMC Assessor Capacity Squeezed National Defense Magazine · 48d ago
- DOD suspends CMMC Phase 2, launches 60-day ‘reform’ review Washington Technology · 48d ago
- Pentagon Pauses Cybersecurity Certification Program for Defense Contractors Devdiscourse · 48d ago
- Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements U.S. Department of War (.gov) · 48d ago
- Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates Breaking Defense · 48d ago
The obvious questions
What is the current status of CMMC Phase II?
It has been placed under an immediate suspension by the U.S. Department of War.
How long will the program review last?
The Department of War has launched a 60-day reform review.
Why was the program paused?
Coverage indicates the pause follows supplier exits and concerns over insufficient assessor capacity.
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