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Pentagon pores over heaps of industry feedback on CMMC reform

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9 September 2026

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regulatory

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Pentagon is reviewing extensive industry feedback on reforms to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, having suspended Phase 2 requirements to reduce burdens on small and medium businesses. The department plans to shift from point-in-time compliance checks to continuous cybersecurity monitoring while maintaining strong defenses against evolving threats including frontier AI.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prepare for a major shift from static cybersecurity certification to ongoing security assurances in the defense supply chain. This move will create demand for tools and services that provide continuous cyber resilience beyond traditional compliance.

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