On this week's spine-tingling episode of the show, Jason and Joy sit down unwrap the October Cyber AB Town Hall like a bag of pillowcase full of candy. With less than two weeks until the November 10th launch, this marks the final town hall before the CMMC becomes a fully operational reality. Tune in as we mix up a cauldron of all the important information you need to know to assure no tricks as you pursue your CMMC bag of treats… no costumes required!
Summit 7 Live: https://www.summit7.us/S7Live
Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
AB Town Halls: https://cyberab.org/News-Events/Town-Halls/Details/march-town-hall
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CMMC Requirements Are Starting To Show Up
CMMC officially goes into effect on November 10th, 2025, at which point all new DoD solicitations and contracts will include at least CMMC Level 1 status requirements. While the government shutdown might affect the pace of new contract awards, it doesn't change anything about the effective date of CMMC specifically. This week we're looking at the trickle of contract notices that are letting people know CMMC is very real and will absolutely be required (including level 2).
Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
NAVSEA (Level 2): https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a92f866231546828b3fd11cf1146a8a/view
USSOCOM (Level 1): https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eb3d38dd00e845579212f724b6dedd37/view
USACE (Level 2): https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e0a817b5b7c74c319ebaa2df9cd3d637/view
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BIG changes are coming to CPARS (Cyber)
The Senate has passed their version of the FY26 NDAA and they want annual contractor performance measurements to focus exclusively on “negative performance events”. Per the Senate Armed Services Committee that includes failing to meet cyber requirements, failing to flow down requirements to subcontractors, and submission of false claims (cyber). Add this one to the growing pile of evidence that the government really, really wants contractors to take cybersecurity seriously.
Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
Memo: https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/Resources-Documentation/
Senate NDAA: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2296/text
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Key Takeaways From Our Final Rule Webinar
Watch full webinar here: https://www.summit7.us/webinars/cmmc-phase-1-the-final-rule-is-here
The start of CMMC phase 1 is just around the corner. Starting on November 10th, 2025, DoD contracting officers will begin inserting CMMC status requirements in new solicitations and contracts. We recently held a webinar on the CMMC final rule to get people up to speed so this week we're bringing you our key takeaways. If you want all the details, the webinar is available on demand (registration link is in the show notes).
Find out where you are on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
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September Cyber AB Town Hall Recap
September has come to a close and despite all the moving parts, name changes, and other potential roadblocks, the CMMC program is humming along. Assessments are being conducted at a blazing pace, the AB staff is growing, and people are still not sure if they should identify as an ESP or CSP.On this week's show, we dig into the September Cyber AB Town Hall and break down all the important details you need to know!
Summit 7 Live: https://www.summit7.us/S7Live
Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
AB Town Halls: https://cyberab.org/News-Events/Town-Halls/Details/march-town-hall
It's difficult to keep up with all of the moving parts that make up the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. It's even more difficult to keep up with the relevant bits and bites that influence CMMC. This weekly podcast sums up the news and developments relevant to CMMC; DFARS and other regulations; and NIST standards such as SP 800-171, SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and others.
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