Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates
The Department of War has halted CMMC Phase II requirements, triggering a 60-day reform review of the cybersecurity certification program.
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This pause shifts the regulatory landscape for companies currently navigating the certification process. Coverage from National Defense Magazine, Washington Technology, Devdiscourse, the Department of War, and Breaking Defense emphasizes that the suspension follows concerns regarding limited assessor capacity.
Reports highlight that the internal review period is expected to last 60 days. Observers are looking toward the outcome of the 60-day reform review.
Coverage does not yet specify how the suspension will impact long-term readiness goals or when specific requirements for defense contractors will be reinstated.
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Quick answers
What is the current status of CMMC Phase II?
The program is currently under an immediate suspension while a 60-day reform review takes place.
Why was the program paused?
According to reports, the decision follows concerns regarding a squeeze on CMMC assessor capacity.
What happens after the review?
Coverage does not yet specify the post-review requirements for defense contractors.
Coverage (9)
- SBA Commends U.S. Department of War’s Suspension of CMMC Phase II for Small Defense Contractors Yahoo Finance · 1h ago
- BREAKING: Pentagon Suspends Phase 2 of CMMC Program National Defense Magazine · 1h ago
- Pentagon pauses cyber audit rule blamed for supplier exits CNA · 4h ago
- Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of program Federal News Network · 4h ago
- Readiness Pivotal as CMMC Assessor Capacity Squeezed National Defense Magazine · 4h ago
- DOD suspends CMMC Phase 2, launches 60-day ‘reform’ review Washington Technology · 4h ago
- Pentagon Pauses Cybersecurity Certification Program for Defense Contractors Devdiscourse · 4h ago
- Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements U.S. Department of War (.gov) · 4h ago
- Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates Breaking Defense · 4h ago
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