Industry Reactions to Pentagon Suspending CMMC Phase 2: Feedback Friday
Summary
The Pentagon's suspension of CMMC Phase 2 audits has been met with broad agreement from industry professionals that the legal obligation to protect CUI remains. While audits are paused, companies must still adhere to the underlying security requirements.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This article discusses policy changes that aim to improve cybersecurity practices within the defense industrial base, which is beneficial for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware that despite the suspension of CMMC Phase 2 audits, the requirement to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) still stands. This means continued focus on implementing and maintaining robust security controls is essential, even without immediate third-party validation.