CMMC Phase II halt puts C3PAO assessments on hold but leaves NIST SP 800-171 obligations in force for contractors - industrialcyber.co
CMMC Phase II halt puts C3PAO assessments on hold but leaves NIST SP 800-171 obligations in force for contractors - industrialcyber.co — CMMC update affecting Government Contracting (SAM/FAR).
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on September 4, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) (defense contractors) should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed. Regulated niches like Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) move faster than most operators can track by hand, which is why Aforeworn watches the official sources for you and flags every material change the moment it appears.
What changed
CMMC Phase II halt puts C3PAO assessments on hold but leaves NIST SP 800-171 obligations in force for contractors - industrialcyber.co
Who it affects
Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) (defense contractors)
What you must do
Read the update and assess whether your current setup needs to change.
Deadline
No fixed deadline was published, but changes like this are often enforced quickly — act promptly.
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