Beyond the Pause: How Defense Contractors Can Master CMMC Readiness

The pause on CMMC Phase 2 third-party assessments has left many defense contractors unsure where they stand. Some have slowed their compliance work and others have switched to mock assessments. Phase 1 still applies, along with self-assessments, SPRS scores and DFARS 7012 obligations, and the Justice Department continues to pursue False Claims Act cases tied to inaccurate self-attestations.

Join a C3PAO, a CMMC readiness partner and Hyperproof for a candid panel on what the pause changes and what it doesn’t. The panelists will share what they’re seeing across the defense industrial base and how contractors can use this window to build a defensible compliance posture before assessments resume.

You’ll learn:

• Which CMMC requirements remain in effect during the pause, and the most common myths about the program’s future
• How to think about False Claims Act exposure when you self-attest in good faith
• How mock assessments and audit-ready evidence can prepare you for a C3PAO assessment
• How to keep policies, procedures and change control in line with how your environment actually operates
• Where to start if you’re already managing SOC 2 or ISO 27001, and how to make the case to leadership for continued CMMC investment