Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates
The Pentagon has issued an immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II cybersecurity mandates for defense contractors to review the program's impact.
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The Pentagon and Department of War have announced the immediate suspension of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements. This action pauses the cybersecurity certification program for defense contractors while the government launches a review of the program.
Coverage from Federal News Network, Breaking Defense, and CNA emphasizes that the audit rules were blamed for supplier exits. National Defense Magazine further reports that assessor capacity has been squeezed, impacting readiness.
Future developments depend on the outcome of the program review. Coverage does not specify a timeline for when the suspension will end or if the mandates will be reinstated.
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Who reported it (6)
- Pentagon pauses cyber audit rule blamed for supplier exits CNA · 46d ago
- Readiness Pivotal as CMMC Assessor Capacity Squeezed National Defense Magazine · 46d ago
- Pentagon Pauses Cybersecurity Certification Program for Defense Contractors Devdiscourse · 46d ago
- Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of program Federal News Network · 46d ago
- Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements U.S. Department of War (.gov) · 46d ago
- Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates Breaking Defense · 46d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What is CMMC Phase II?
It is a cybersecurity certification program and set of mandates for defense contractors.
Why was the program suspended?
The audit rules were blamed for supplier exits and the capacity of assessors was squeezed.
What happens now that the mandates are paused?
The Pentagon is launching a review of the program.
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