The CMMC Reform RFI Closes Tomorrow at Noon — And DOJ Never Paused

Craig Wood

Published on: 13/08/2026

Most contractors read July's CMMC suspension as breathing room. The comment window that could actually reshape the program closes tomorrow at noon…

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The DoD Paused CMMC. Your Prime Didn’t.

Craig Wood

Published on: 03/08/2026

On July 13, DoD suspended Phases 2–4 of the CMMC rollout while the Reform Task Force reviews the program. I have watched more than a few subcontractors…

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GAO Counts 117 Federal Cyber Regulations — What Overlap Costs Maritime and Defense Operators

Craig Wood

Published on: 23/07/2026

Most compliance leaders track the rule that governs their own sector. That is the right instinct — for now. But GAO published a count on Wednesday: 117…

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CMMC Phase 2 Is Paused — But the Cyber Obligation Just Went Government-Wide

Craig Wood

Published on: 16/07/2026

Most contractors read "CMMC Phase 2 suspended" as one word: relief. That reading will cost some of them money. In the same nine-day window the Pentagon…

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