Department of War suspends CMMC Phase II, launches 60-day review to reduce compliance burden on defense contractors

Industrial Cyber· July 14, 2026

The Department of War has officially suspended the implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II to initiate a 60-day comprehensive review. This move aims to identify ways to reduce the regulatory and compliance burdens currently facing defense contractors within the industrial base. The decision is significant for the defense contracting sector as it signals a potential shift in how cybersecurity standards will be enforced and managed for private partners.

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