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Department of War Pauses CMMC Phase II Requirements

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The Department of War has suspended its CMMC Phase II requirements, originally set to take effect in November 2026. This decision, announced by CIO Kirsten Davies, aims to reduce compliance burdens for smaller businesses and accelerate the expansion of the Defense Industrial Base. While third-party assessments for Phase II are paused, underlying cybersecurity obligations and Phase I self-assessments remain in effect, with the Department of Justice continuing its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change by a government department impacting industry compliance. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Department of War Pauses CMMC Phase II Requirements

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Understanding the CMMC Pause: Key Changes and Action Steps On July 13, 2026, the Department of War announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requireme

    Understanding the CMMC Pause: Key Changes and Action Steps On July 13, 2026, the Department of War announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements. The move was memorialized in a memo dated July 10, 2026, signed by DoW Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies. Th…

    LINKS espressolabs.com/…/cmmc-compliance

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