Is the CMMC program really on pause—or is that just one of the biggest misconceptions circulating through the defense contracting community?
In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire and ENcompass Consulting Group’s CEO, Eric Nusbaum, separate fact from fiction following the Department of Defense’s announcement to pause Phase 2 of the CMMC rollout. Together, they break down what the pause actually means, the difference between CMMC levels and phases, and why Phase 1 requirements remain very much in effect.
The conversation tackles some of the most common myths contractors are asking about, including whether CMMC has been canceled, if companies should stop implementing cybersecurity controls, whether compliance is prohibitively expensive, and how the government is responding to industry feedback. Eric also shares practical recommendations for navigating self-assessments, preparing for potential audits, and avoiding costly compliance mistakes while the future of Phase 2 is being evaluated.
If you’re a defense contractor or planning to enter the Defense Industrial Base, this episode provides the clarity you need to understand what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and what steps you should be taking right now.
The CMMC Reform Task Force has an open RFI to collect more feedback: Click here to view. Make sure to respond by Aug 14!
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To learn more about ENcompass Consulting Group, visit their website here.
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