BLUF – On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of War (DoW) effectively suspended the majority of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program (32 CFR Part 170) and initiated a 60-day review. (The official announcement with details is here.) Here’s what you need to know: The DoW announcement, titled “Forging the Arsenal of Freedom,” does four things at once. The stated rationale is ...