Dochterman, CyberCube, and RCS Launch Integrated Cyber Readiness Program for U.S. Manufacturers Amid Department of War CMMC Phase II Suspension
The Department of War may have paused CMMC Phase II, but manufacturers cannot pause cyber readiness.
IRVINE, CA, July 15, 2026. Dochterman Insurance, the only U.S. brokerage dedicated exclusively to serving manufacturers, has launched an integrated cyber readiness and insurance program for U.S. manufacturers in partnership with CyberCube and Resource Computer Solutions (RCS).
The program combines CyberCube’s cyber risk analytics platform, RCS’s IT assessment, remediation, and CMMC readiness services, and Dochterman’s manufacturing-focused cyber insurance placement strategy. Together, the three firms provide manufacturers with a coordinated path to identify cyber risk, close technical and documentation gaps, strengthen compliance readiness, and structure cyber insurance programs based on a clearer understanding of each manufacturer’s actual risk profile.
The launch comes at a critical moment for manufacturers in the defense supply chain. On July 13, 2026, the Department of War announced the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements, which were originally scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026. The Department also announced a 60-day review of the CMMC program. However, the announcement makes clear that Phase I self-assessment requirements remain in place and that contractors and subcontractors still must safeguard covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012. During the suspension, the Department has stated it will continue enforcing cybersecurity compliance through NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 self-assessments and select government-led assessments.
For manufacturers, the practical message is clear: the deadline may have shifted, but the obligation to protect federal data has not.
“Manufacturers should not interpret the Department’s announcement as a reason to stop,” said Michael Dochterman, CEO of Dochterman Insurance. “Phase II certification may be suspended while the program is reviewed, but the underlying cybersecurity expectations remain. Manufacturers still need to understand where they stand, document their controls, address vulnerabilities, protect CUI where applicable, and be prepared for how cyber risk affects both federal contract eligibility and insurance underwriting.”
The Department of War’s implementation guidance provides immediate relief from the upcoming Phase II transition by suspending the use of CMMC Level 2 third-party certification and Level 3 DIBCAC assessment requirements during the review period. At the same time, it preserves the use of CMMC Level 1 self-assessments for Federal Contract Information and CMMC Level 2 self-assessments aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 for Controlled Unclassified Information.
Dochterman’s integrated program is designed to help manufacturers use this period productively rather than pause their efforts.
Through the program, CyberCube’s analytics quantify cyber exposure in financial terms, helping manufacturers and insurers better understand potential losses from ransomware, operational disruption, funds transfer fraud, and supply chain events. RCS conducts technical assessments and gap analyses against NIST 800-171 controls, then supports remediation, documentation, and preparation for current or future CMMC-related requirements. Dochterman uses the improved risk data and security posture to structure cyber insurance coverage, which may help manufacturers pursue more favorable underwriting outcomes, pricing, and terms.
“Manufacturers are being asked to solve cyber risk, compliance readiness, and insurance placement at the same time,” Dochterman added. “Historically, that meant coordinating disconnected vendors who did not understand the realities of the shop floor. This program brings the process under one coordinated team: identify the risk, fix the gaps, prepare the documentation, and align the insurance strategy.”
The program is especially relevant for manufacturers handling Controlled Unclassified Information, participating in the defense industrial base, or supplying customers who require stronger cybersecurity controls as part of contractual risk management. Even outside the defense supply chain, cyber carriers increasingly evaluate controls such as MFA, endpoint detection and response, secure backups, patching, employee training, incident response planning, email security, and network segmentation when determining coverage terms and pricing.
“By adopting CyberCube’s solutions, Dochterman is translating technical cyber risks into financial conversations that manufacturers can act on,” said Nate Brink, Head of Broker Partnerships at CyberCube. “Together, we’re helping manufacturers make more informed decisions about resilience and insurance protection.”
The Department of War’s 60-day review may reshape how CMMC is implemented, but Dochterman, CyberCube, and RCS believe manufacturers should continue building cyber resilience now. Stronger controls reduce operational risk, improve readiness for future compliance obligations, and support a stronger insurance submission.
“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue,” Dochterman said. “For manufacturers, it is an operational issue, a contractual issue, and an insurance issue. The companies that use this pause to get organized will be in a better position no matter how the final CMMC framework evolves.”
About Dochterman Insurance
Dochterman Insurance is a specialized brokerage focused exclusively on American manufacturers, serving metal manufacturing, plastics manufacturing, heat treating, and metal distribution and service centers across the continental United States.
The firm’s singular focus on manufacturing gives it deep familiarity with the operational, contractual, cyber, and insurance risks manufacturers face. Dochterman works with manufacturers navigating cybersecurity and compliance expectations tied to NIST 800-171, CMMC, Controlled Unclassified Information, and defense supply chain requirements, while structuring insurance programs that reflect those exposures.
Dochterman Insurance is endorsed by the NTMA, the Metal Treating Institute, PAC-WEST, and the CAM Workforce Foundation.
For more information, visit Dochterman.com, email info@dochterman.com, or call (626) 217-9000.
About Resource Computer Solutions
Resource Computer Solutions (RCS) is a Southern California-based managed IT services and cybersecurity firm with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations secure, modernize, and manage their technology environments.
RCS helps manufacturers assess cyber risk, remediate security gaps, strengthen documentation, prepare for CMMC-related obligations, and build practical compliance programs that support defense supply chain requirements and long-term cyber resilience.
For more information, visit resourcecomputer.com.
About CyberCube
CyberCube is a leading provider of software-as-a-service cyber risk analytics that helps quantify cyber risk in financial terms. CyberCube leverages data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and human expertise to serve insurance institutions globally.
The CyberCube platform was established in 2015 within Symantec and has operated as a standalone company since 2018. With offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, London, and Tallinn, Estonia, CyberCube is committed to helping organizations and society build resilience to cyber risk.
For more information, visit cybercube.com or email info@cybercube.com.
Media Contacts
Dochterman Insurance
Michael Dochterman, CEO
Phone: (626) 217-9000
Email: michael@dochterman.com
Web: Dochterman.com
Resource Computer Solutions
Tim Coates, President
Email: Timc@resourcecomputer.com
CyberCube
Yvette Essen, Head of Communications & Market Engagement
Email: yvettee@cybercube.com
