Future of Pentagon Cybersecurity Program Thrown into Question
The ongoing pause and review of CMMC puts the fate of the program — and the assessment organizations planning to certify contractors’ cybersecurity posture — into doubt…
Industry Reactions to Pentagon Suspending CMMC Phase 2: Feedback Friday
Industry professionals, including our very own Ned Butler and Rob Teague weigh in on the suspension pauses third-party CMMC audits but not the underlying legal obligation to protect CUI
BREAKING: Pentagon’s CMMC Pause Draws Praise, Criticism from Industry
The Defense Department on July 13 suspended the Phase 2 requirements for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program and initiated a review of the effort, drawing both praise and criticism from experts.
What the Pentagon’s new post-quantum cryptography directive means for defense contractors
The Defense Department wants to introduce PQC requirements into the CMMC program, but experts warn industry and the underlying technology is far from ready.
The real reason CMMC costs are shocking companies
Redspin’s Thomas Graham breaks down why CMMC costs are catching many DoD contractors off guard, explaining that the real financial burden stems from years of delayed cybersecurity compliance, not the certification itself.
Pentagon Needs More CMMC Third-Party Assessors to Increase Compliance Rates, Slash Waits & Costs—Experts Weigh In
Thomas Graham discusses assessment demand, costs, readiness timelines, and the rigor of CMMC assessments.