

NEWS | Pentagon Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements for Small Business Defense Contractors
Small businesses pursuing Department of Defense contracts received welcome news this week as the Pentagon announced it is suspending implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II, which had been scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026, with the pause providing temporary relief for thousands of small firms preparing for more rigorous cybersecurity certification requirements while the Department reevaluates the program.
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