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CMMC Phase II Pause Doesn't Stop Adversary Threats

August 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

CMMC Phase II is paused, but adversary threats continue.
Contractors still hold sensitive defense data, making them targets.
Visibility, segmentation, and containment are crucial for resilience.
AI increases the speed and scale of attacks.

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Strategic Implications

The pause in CMMC Phase II may indicate a shift in cybersecurity priorities, but it suggests that contractors must remain vigilant against ongoing threats. The use of AI in attacks could further exacerbate the risk, indicating a need for enhanced containment and segmentation capabilities.

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What Happened

Contractors Must Prioritize Cybersecurity Amid Ongoing Attacks

The Department of Defense has paused Phase II of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, but this does not mean that adversary threats have ceased. Contractors holding sensitive defense information remain targets, and the use of AI in attacks is increasing the speed and scale of threats. To remain resilient, contractors need visibility into critical systems, segmentation to eliminate unnecessary pathways, and containment capabilities to stop attacks. This was reported by Washington Technology.

Source | Originally Published: August 26, 2026

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