The Pentagon (Getty Images) DOD halts cybersecurity requirements for CMMC Phase 2: ‘The math just simply doesn’t math’ CIO Kirsten Davies told reporters that the current instantiation of CMMC has become too bureaucratic and burdensome on the industrial base. Jul 13, 2026 By Brandi Vincent Mikayla Easley
The Pentagon, as viewed from the air after takeoff from Reagan Airport (Getty Images/Aaron Seltzer) ISACA takes responsibility of training, credentialing CMMC assessors ISACA has assumed responsibility as Cybersecurity Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization, and will work to scale the number of third-party CMMC assessors to meet a rising demand. Dec 17, 2025 By Mikayla Easley