DoW Hits Pause on Cyber Certifications: What Companies Need to Know Now - JD Supra
Department of War pauses all cyber certifications, impacting compliance timelines for contractors.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All government contractors involved in cybersecurity compliance. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline provided; ongoing monitoring required.. 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. 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
Temporary halt on cyber certifications, affecting compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
Who it affects
All government contractors involved in cybersecurity compliance.
What you must do
Monitor updates from the Department of War regarding the resumption of cyber certifications.
Deadline
No specific deadline provided; ongoing monitoring required.
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