CMMC Phase 2 Suspended: What Defense Contractors Still Have To Do
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2, pausing the third-party certification requirement that was set to start hitting contracts on
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2, pausing the third-party certification requirement that was set to start hitting contracts on
When your prime contractor holds a DoD contract with DFARS 252.204-7012 or a CMMC requirement, that obligation flows to every subcontractor handling CUI. Learn which CMMC level applies to your subcontract, what documentation primes require, and the four steps to take before they ask.
How to Pass Your ISO 27001 Audit Watch the on-demand training on what ANAB-accredited auditors actually check, and how to reach Stage 2 without surprises.
Most MSPs manage IT infrastructure — not GRC programs. Learn exactly why that gap costs defense contractors their CMMC assessment, and what CMMC consulting services actually cover.
A comprehensive 90-day roadmap for defense contractors preparing for CMMC audits. Learn the three-phase approach to audit readiness, common preparation pitfalls to avoid, and how to build the documentation and evidence packages that ensure certification success.
Comprehensive guide to CMMC 2.0 changes every defense contractor must understand. Learn about streamlined levels, new self-assessment options, Level 2 certification requirements, implementation timeline, and actionable preparation steps.
Learn what Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is, how to identify it in your organization, and what DFARS and CMMC handling requirements apply to defense contractors.
Learn what a CMMC-compliant incident response plan requires for defense contractors — covering DFARS 72-hour reporting, NIST 800-171 3.6.x controls, and the 6 core components assessors look for.
Learn when defense contractors need FedRAMP consulting, how authorization works, and what to expect from readiness through ATO — including the FedRAMP vs. CMMC overlap.
Complete guide to DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance for defense contractors. Learn the 14 security requirements, implementation timeline, common pitfalls, and step-by-step roadmap for achieving DoD cybersecurity compliance.