CMMC Updates & Path Navigation
Preparing with Purpose: A Strategic Approach to Compliance

Thursday, January 29th, 2026
1:00 PM ET

CMMC is final. The timeline is real. The expectations are clear.
With both 32 CFR Part 170 and 48 CFR now finalized and in effect, DoD contractors and their suppliers must move from planning to execution. Organizations need clarity on exactly what must be done, by when, and how to achieve and maintain compliance.

This educational, non-commercial webinar brings together leading experts to translate the final rule into actionable guidance for executives, compliance leaders, and implementation teams. Whether you are establishing your CMMC program or refining your path to certification, this session will equip you with the direction and strategies needed to navigate the new landscape with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Your obligations under the final CMMC rule
  Understand the definitive requirements established under 32 CFR and 48 CFR, including enforcement through DFARS 252.204-7021.
• Rollout timeline and assessment expectations
  Learn what to expect from triennial C3PAO assessments, annual self-assessments, affirmations, and continuous compliance obligations.
• How to prepare effectively for CMMC Level 2
  Discover practical steps for achieving full NIST SP 800-171 alignment and building the documentation and governance needed for auditability.
• How to avoid common pitfalls
  Address challenges such as scoping confusion, documentation demands, translation gaps between IT and compliance, resource limitations, and cultural barriers.
• Strategies for accelerating certification and reducing audit risk
  Explore structured, sustainable approaches that reduce cost, speed readiness, and enable long-term compliance.

Meet the Experts

• Stuart Itkin, Chief Security Evangelist – FutureFeed
• Steven Ursillo, Partner, Risk Assurance and Advisory – Cherry Bekaert
• Steve Palamara, Vice President Cloud and CMMC Fast Track Program – Lifeline Data Centers
• Chris Haigh, CEO – Meerkat Cyber  

Why Attend Now?

CMMC is no longer hypothetical—the final rules are here.

Contractors face real deadlines, real assessments, and real consequences, including eligibility loss and potential liability. This webinar offers direct, actionable insight based on the final rule—not speculation.

What You’ll Learn

• How CMMC 2.0 applies to cloud environments and what assessors expect.
• How to use a Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) to define and document shared controls.
• How to validate a provider’s FedRAMP claims and identify compliance gaps.
• The critical difference between responsibility and accountability in a CMMC context.

Join us for CMMC Updates & Path Navigation: Preparing with Purpose—A Strategic Approach to Compliance.
Secure your spot today and gain the knowledge your organization needs to succeed under CMMC.

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