2026-10-21: Keep self-assessment evidence current during the paused third-party phase-in

CMMC Brief · Oct 21, 2026 · 6m

Show Notes - 2026-10-21

Stories Covered

Today:

Separate the phase-in pause from the obligation to protect information. [Policy & Rulemaking]

Policy status: current Department program guidance. [Policy & Rulemaking]

A score submission is not proof that a prime validated the implementation. [Contracting Impact]

Policy status: practitioner discussion. [Contracting Impact]

University assessor shopping is a readiness signal, not a policy announcement. [Cyber AB & Ecosystem]

Policy status: individual practitioner request. [Cyber AB & Ecosystem]

Continuous evidence is an implementation approach, not…