Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates
The Pentagon has announced an immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II cybersecurity mandates for defense contractors.
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The brief
The Department of War and the Pentagon have suspended Phase II requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. This action follows reports that the cyber audit rule contributed to supplier exits.
Coverage from Reuters, Federal News Network, and National Defense Magazine emphasizes that the move includes the launch of a program review. National Defense Magazine specifically noted that assessor capacity for the program had been squeezed.
Future developments involve the results of the program review and the status of cybersecurity certification for defense contractors.
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Quick answers
What specific program was suspended?
The Pentagon suspended Phase II of the CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) program.
Why was the suspension implemented?
According to coverage from Reuters and CNA, the cyber audit rule was blamed for supplier exits.
What action is the Pentagon taking alongside the suspension?
Federal News Network reports that the Pentagon is launching a review of the program.
Coverage (8)
- Pentagon pauses cyber audit rule blamed for supplier exits Reuters · 1d ago
- BREAKING: Pentagon Suspends Phase 2 of CMMC Program National Defense Magazine · 1d ago
- Pentagon pauses cyber audit rule blamed for supplier exits CNA · 1d ago
- Readiness Pivotal as CMMC Assessor Capacity Squeezed National Defense Magazine · 1d ago
- Pentagon Pauses Cybersecurity Certification Program for Defense Contractors Devdiscourse · 1d ago
- Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of program Federal News Network · 1d ago
- Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements U.S. Department of War (.gov) · 1d ago
- Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates Breaking Defense · 1d ago
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