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.
As defense contractors rapidly adopt AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude, many are overlooking how these technologies intersect with CUI and CMMC Level 2 requirements. This article breaks down how AI tools enter assessment scope, where organizations commonly fall short, and what assessors evaluate during a CMMC engagement.
With CMMC Level 2 taking effect, the real challenge isn’t just passing the audit—it’s securing an assessment slot. Limited C3PAO capacity means contractors that wait may be locked out of future contracts.
The DoD’s 48 CFR final rule clears the way for CMMC Phase 1, making certification a requirement for defense contract eligibility. This resource outlines what the rule means for contractors, the impact on supply chains, and how Coalfire and Coalfire Federal support readiness and impartial certification.
