What Happened
Modernizing Accountability In Defense Industrial Base
The Department of War’s decision to suspend Phase 2 of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program may create an opportunity to strengthen cybersecurity in the defense industrial base. The current compliance model has been criticized for its cost, complexity, and administrative burden on small and mid-sized defense contractors. An enterprise model that combines independent assessment, continuous external monitoring, and shared remediation support could provide a more effective and sustainable approach to cybersecurity. This development was first reported by DefenseScoop.