CMMC Phase 2 Certification Paused for 60 Days: What the DoD Memo Really Changes (and What It Doesn't)

CMMC Compliance Guide · Jul 15, 2026 · 14m · transcript

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Here are the actual memos (Definitely worth a read):

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CIO-CMMC-Reform-Memo_26-P-1023.pdf?hss_channel=lcp-348902https://federalnewsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CIO-CMMC-Reform-Memo_26-P-1023.pdf?hss_channel=lcp-348902

https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Library/ImplementingSuspensionCMMC-PhaseII.pdf

The Department of War just paused the rollout of CMMC Phase 2's third-party certification requirement for 60 days. Austin breaks down what the memo actually…