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US DoD CMMC Phase 2 Pause Doesn't End Contractor Cybersecurity Duties

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The U.S. Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase 2 rollout has been paused for review, but this does not negate contractors' existing cybersecurity obligations. The underlying requirements, mandated by DFARS 252.204-7012 and based on NIST Special Publication 800-171 Rev. 2, remain in effect. Contractors must continue to implement these security controls, as non-compliance can still lead to False Claims Act violations, and prime contractors may impose their own cybersecurity timelines on subcontractors. AI

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the implications of a regulatory pause on existing obligations.

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US DoD CMMC Phase 2 Pause Doesn't End Contractor Cybersecurity Duties

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com@rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com ·

    For Cybersecurity Certification – A Pause Is Not A Pass “DEFENSE OPINION” By Thomas Graham, Ph.D. “ Contractors should look beyond the CMMC phase calendar and u

    For Cybersecurity Certification – A Pause Is Not A Pass “DEFENSE OPINION” By Thomas Graham, Ph.D. “ Contractors should look beyond the CMMC phase calendar and understand the requirements in their existing contracts, upcoming solicitations, option years and period-of-performance e…

    LINKS cmmccompliance.us/bl3harris-just-sent-its… defenseopinion.com/…/1330

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