Pentagon Task Force to Review CMMC Hits the Ground Running

DoD plans CMMC listening sessions as questions swirl around review

The CMMC review could lead to "everything from an overhaul, to small tweaks here and there,” DoD CIO Kirsten Davies said after the review team's first meeting.

Pentagon task force to review CMMC hits the ground running

The Department of Defense task force established to conduct a top-to-bottom review of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification kicked off Thursday, according to the Pentagon’s top IT chief. Kirsten Davies, chief information officer of the DOD, told reporters the task force met for the first time Thursday in the Pentagon after she formally announced its creation Monday as part of a 60-day pause of forthcoming phase 2 requirements under the …

Key channel headlines: Department of War suspends CMMC Phase II requirements, research discovers vulnerable UEFI shims and more

MSP technology news headlines for the week of July 13, 2026 The Department of War’s surprise pause on CMMC Phase II requirements is leading this week’s headlines. Meanwhile, ConnectWise officially launches its long-awaited predictive IT platform and Cribl expands deeper into AI-powered security operations with its CardinalOps acquisition. Elsewhere, vendors are rolling out new tools for identity security, automation and agentic AI, while fresh r…

Federal Cybersecurity Mandate Suspended: What the CMMC Pause Teaches Firms About Protecting Client Data

A stalled defense compliance program offers a timely lesson for accounting and tax practices.

Industry Reactions to Pentagon Suspending CMMC Phase 2: Feedback Friday

Industry professionals broadly agree that the suspension pauses third-party CMMC audits but not the underlying legal obligation to protect CUI. The post Industry Reactions to Pentagon Suspending CMMC Phase 2: Feedback Friday appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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