Posts by Ian Riley

    CMMC Phase 2 Is Paused, Not Cancelled. Here's What That Actually Means for You

    9 min read | August 5, 2026

    If you sell to, or contract with, the Department of Defense, you've probably recently heard some version of: "CMMC is dead." "It's cancelled." "We don't have to worry about...

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    About the Author

    Ian Riley is Senior Security Operations Analyst at Blumira, where he has worked for over three years. With extensive experience in IT security and cloud services, including roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Slalom, Ian brings deep expertise in threat detection, incident response, and cloud security. He holds multiple industry certifications including AWS Cloud Practitioner and CompTIA CySA+. Ian focuses on helping organizations strengthen their security posture through effective monitoring and response strategies.