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Comparison chart showing differences between CMMC Phase 2 and CMMC Level 2

Training & Education

CMMC Phase 2 vs. CMMC Level 2: What’s the Difference?

by Josh Manuel on Sep 01 2026
CMMC Phase 2 and CMMC Level 2 refer to two different parts of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. Phase 2 is an implementation stage, while Level 2 is a cybersecurity assessment level for organizations that handle Controlled Unclassified Information. Here is what defense contractors need to understand—especially following the 2026 suspension of Phase 2.