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CMMC Phase II Is Paused, but Defense Contractors Face DFARS and FAR Cybersecurity Requirements - streetinsider.com

Detected September 2, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

CMMC Phase II is paused, but defense contractors must still comply with DFARS and FAR cybersecurity requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All defense contractors and businesses involved in government contracting. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing compliance required; no specific deadline stated.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. 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.

What changed

CMMC Phase II implementation is on hold; however, existing DFARS and FAR cybersecurity requirements remain in effect.

Who it affects

All defense contractors and businesses involved in government contracting.

What you must do

Ensure compliance with DFARS and FAR cybersecurity standards, including NIST 800-171.

Deadline

Ongoing compliance required; no specific deadline stated.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5gFBVV95cUxQaVljbGRhd1ZMXzduM2FqZWhJWjRsUmF5UlBjUzFVaWZiNkc3akhwb1hqaUlpM2xEZFRzeEdIWWN1VTV0enduZW1sTWVISWIweXdMTE9QWFdxdU11RnZkT05pbkhVVXB3T2pqUng3ZWRaa00tWVBTOTJCLUhUVklwTW9kUnMzUk5vT0Vld3pJblF1aTVOT21SVHNjNnlpc1NodlBvSHVJQmJjc19XcmFvdEdaajJlbVdmTkVDWTBBekNzYUVuQVVUdGJldnRQeWFlUkZES2ZNSTFqTTRaN0gzSzM4cTJxUQ?oc=5

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