07/21/2026
The CMMC Rule May Be Gone—But Your Cybersecurity Responsibilities Are NotIf you've heard that the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) mandate has been lifted, you might be tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. Many Department of Defense (DoD) contractors are asking the same question: Does this mean we no longer have to worry about CMMC? The short answer is no.While the certification requirement has changed, the Department of Defense has not eliminated its cybersecurity expectations.
The CMMC Rule May Be Gone—But Your Cybersecurity Responsibilities Are NotIf you've heard that the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) mandate has been lifted, you might be tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. Many Department of Defense (DoD) contractors are asking the same question: ...