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3 articles on dfars — privacy laws, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance.

Aug 22, 2026

The CMMC Reform Task Force Reports Around 13 September 2026: Four Outcomes, and the One Decision Contractors Should Make Before It Lands

The 60-day review launched when the Pentagon suspended CMMC Phase 2 on 13 July 2026 is due to report on or about 13 September. Phase 1 self-assessment...

Jul 14, 2026

Suspended Is Not Repealed: The Pentagon Halts CMMC Phase 2 — What Defense Contractors Should Actually Do During the 60-Day Review

On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase 2 — the third-party assessment mandate that was set to hit every CUI contract on November...

Jun 11, 2026

CMMC Phase 2 Hits November 10, 2026 — The Self-Attestation Era for Defense Contractors Is Ending

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is now live in DoD contracts via the DFARS 252.204-7021 clause, and the clock is running. Phase...