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What Defense Contractors Should Know About DOD’s Suspension of CMMC Phase 2 - Latham & Watkins LLP

Detected August 3, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

DOD has suspended CMMC Phase 2, delaying the rollout of cybersecurity certification requirements for defense contractors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on August 3, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS cybersecurity requirements. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The Department of Defense has suspended CMMC Phase 2, which was set to require contractors to achieve specific cybersecurity certification levels.

Who it affects

Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS cybersecurity requirements.

What you must do

Monitor official DOD announcements for revised timelines and continue maintaining current DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNYWg4TUJoYWJtdFNfTURmeDFWc253ZFVEaEw1S1UtQkM3YjBZTUQzUDduaExJUjljWVhKbVJGUDVkTnlLNkRyM00xWkN2OXV3UE44U3pzYXFzcHg1VW95cWl2ZVlEZzN0SmY0SXpjSTlkZUNiNDM1V1FONUxHVEQxM0ZQS0w2dEFIZXJ5aThiUDBMU2lsNEJXQllmUGNmYXphZ1pyUXZKTQ?oc=5

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