# Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of program

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Podcast: [The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-federal-drive-with-terry-gerton-504783)
Published: 2026-07-15T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Defense Department is pausing the roll-out of contractor cybersecurity requirements. DoD’s top IT official says the current iteration of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is too onerous on small businesses. She’s now leading a review of the CMMC program to consider the next steps. For the latest, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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