Sum IT Up: CMMC News Roundup

November Cyber AB Town Hall Recap

The final Cyber AB TH of 2025 took place this week which means it's time for the team to unpack all the important information you need to know. On this week's show, Jason and Joy sit down for one one last time in 2025 as we discuss things like: •The final ecosystem update of 2025 •The biggest highlights of 2025 •DO I have to affirm my C3PAO assessment score? •What the AB expects for 2026 Tune in as we close out this year of Cyber AB Town Halls with a little fun! 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

CMMC Phase 1: What Comes Next?

As of November 10th, 2025, CMMC is now a condition of award for new defense contracts. “Phase 1” of the CMMC rollout will last until November 10th, 2026. This week we discuss seven predictions we have for the new normal. Summit 7 Live: https://www.summit7.us/S7Live Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo 32 CFR 170.3(e): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/part-170#p-170.3(e) DFARS 7012: https://youtu.be/cy4e28YAkXU?si=yC_wKI42JNxIHKME Phase 1 Blog: https://www.summit7.us/blog/cmmc-begins-today

CMMC Timeline Refresher

After four years of rulemaking here we are at the last podcast before the official start of CMMC phase 1. What better way to usher in the new normal of CMMC than a quick refresher on how and why CMMC became a thing in the first place? Nothing helps contextualize the CMMC program like remembering how resistant the DoD has been to third party verification until they were left with no other choice.

October Cyber AB Town Hall Recap

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

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