Tag: cybersecurity maturity model certification
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CMMC Pause Doesn't Halt Compliance Imperative
The pause on CMMC Phase 2.0 doesn't let you off the compliance hook - you still need to prioritize protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) within your environment. Keep moving forward with necessary security measures to ensure CUI protection, as requirements remain in place despite validation delays.
Defense Contractors Question Accuracy of Rising Cybersecurity Scores
Defense contractors are reporting their highest cybersecurity scores in five years, but there's a catch: they're also losing confidence in the accuracy of those scores. The average SPRS score has soared to +51 in 2026, up from +33 in 2025, sparking questions about what's behind the sudden surge.
Pentagon Hits Pause on Cybersecurity Certification Requirements
The Pentagon has hit pause on its cybersecurity certification requirements, citing prohibitive compliance costs and bureaucratic burdens that could stifle innovation in the US defense industrial base. This 60-day suspension sparks a review that may reshape enforcement and acquisition rules for defense contractors.