While the certification timeline is under review, the cybersecurity and contractual requirements that underpin CMMC remain in place. CUI, DFARS contract clauses, NIST SP 800-171, SPRS scores, and CMMC relate to one another and provide a practical framework for determining what applies to your organization.
CMMC Phase II may have paused mandatory third-party certification, but executive accountability has not. Explores the risks behind CMMC self-attestation and why executives should carefully evaluate the evidence supporting their cybersecurity representations before signing.
Executive Analysis from a Leading C3PAO, Q3 2026 Report. Prepared by Coalfire Federal for Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Executives, CISOs, Compliance Leaders, and Supply Chain Risk Owners
The CMMC Phase II pause has left many organizations questioning whether to continue preparing, but the answer is clear: don’t stop. Learn how forward-thinking contractors can use this time to strengthen NIST SP 800-171 implementation, reduce risk, and gain a competitive edge when requirements return.
The CMMC Phase 2 pause has raised a critical question: should organizations continue pursuing certification? This article explains why the answer is yes. While contract enforcement timelines have shifted, cybersecurity requirements, risk exposure, and customer expectations remain unchanged.
The CMMC Phase II rollout may be paused, but the program itself is still moving forward. This article separates fact from fiction, clarifying what the Department of War actually suspended, what requirements remain in place, and how defense contractors should respond.
A Department of War decision to suspend CMMC Phase II has shifted timelines, but not obligations. This FAQ breaks down what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how defense contractors should move forward while maintaining compliance, protecting CUI, and preparing for what comes next.
The Department of War’s decided to temporarily suspend the implementation of CMMC Phase II. The certification requirements may be uncertain, but the mission to protect Controlled Unclassified Information remains unchanged.
A stalled CMMC assessment does more than delay certification. Break down the hidden costs of assessment delays and learn why organizations that prioritize early preparation and gap identification are better positioned to move through the process efficiently and avoid costly setbacks.
