policy Pentagon Suspends CMMC Phase 2 as It Rethinks Contractor Cybersecurity Rules The Pentagon is delaying the second phase of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, intended to streamline contractor cybersecurity rules and address a shortage of qualified third-party assessors. This pause aims to avoid hindering smaller businesses from participating in defense contracts, whil… SecurityWeek · Jul 14, 2026 Info cmmccybersecuritycontractor
threat-intel Jen Ellis: Connecting Cyber Community With Political Machinery This article chronicles the career of Jen Ellis, a cybersecurity advocate who rose to prominence after witnessing the legal troubles faced by security researcher HD Moore. Initially spurred by a deep sense of injustice a… Dark Reading · Jul 10, 2026 High UNpolicycybersecurityresearch
threat-intel CISO Conversations: Tarah Wheeler, Cybersecurity Leader, Thought Leader and Original Thinker This article profiles Tarah Wheeler, CISO at TPO Group and previously holding leadership roles at Red Queen Technologies and EFF. It highlights her unique background, blending her passion for social science and writing w… SecurityWeek · Jul 7, 2026 Medium CHRUNOsocial sciencehuman behaviorpolicy
threat-intel UK plans for cybercrime law reform would protect almost no one, experts warn The UK government’s proposed reforms to the Computer Misuse Act 1990 are facing criticism from cybersecurity experts who believe they will offer minimal protection to researchers. The proposed changes would restrict the… The Record · May 21, 2026 Medium UKcybersecurityresearchlegal
