CMMC is no longer a discussion most defense contractors can afford to defer. Many believe they are prepared, or close enough to sort it out when the time comes.
That assumption, however, is where most organizations run into trouble.
Cybersecurity maturity requirements are no longer sitting in future policy discussions. They are showing up in contract renewals, supplier conversations, and operational reviews today.
What readiness actually requires, from documentation and evidence collection to governance and SPRS scoring accuracy, involves far more operational coordination than most organizations expect.
In this 30-minute executive briefing, Rob Schenk, Sean Harris, CCP, and Ben Kurtz address what business leaders need to understand before contract timelines and assessment demand leave less room to act.
A key part of this session is hearing directly from Ben Kurtz, President of The Kelly Group, who is actively navigating the CMMC journey and will share what the process has actually looked like from the inside.
What You'll Learn
In this 30-minute executive briefing, Rob Schenk, Sean Harris, CCP, and Ben Kurtz walk through what CMMC readiness looks like in practice and what defense contractors need to address before contract pressure makes the conversation harder.
The session will cover:
- What is changing with CMMC requirements in 2026 and what it means for contracts and renewals
- Why many organizations are overestimating their readiness until they start validating documentation and evidence
- Common misconceptions around SPRS scores, SSPs, and POA&Ms that are creating real gaps
- Why maturity and operational readiness cannot be accelerated at the last minute
- What the real process looks like from an organization actively going through it
- Lessons learned, timeline realities, and practical guidance for organizations just getting started
You'll leave with a clearer picture of where your organization stands and what to address before contract renewals, assessment timelines, and operational realities create unnecessary business risk.
