DOW’s Suspension of CMMC Phase 2 Does Not Pause Contractors’ Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements

On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (DOW) announced that it would suspend the November 10 deadline to transition to the Phase 2 requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Phase 2 was set to begin on November 10, 2026, one year after CMMC Phase 1 began.... By: Womble Bond Dickinson