Pentagon CMMC pause explained and why thousands of small business owners just dodged a six-figure bill

The Pentagon suspended its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II audit mandate on 13 July, freeing more ...
GovCon Wire

Understanding CMMC 2.0: Essential Guidance for GovCons

The Department of War administers the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, 2.0 program to strengthen cybersecurity across the defense industrial base, or DIB, and reduce supply chain ...
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The Department of Defense Abruptly Suspends Implementation of CMMC Phase II

On July 13, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it was immediately suspending the roll out of Phase II of the Cybersecurity ...
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What It Takes to Achieve CMMC Level 2: A Government Contractor’s Perspective

CMMC Level 2 certification has shifted from a distant requirement to an immediate priority. With the DFARS acquisition rule now in effect, contractors without certification are not eligible for many ...