Inside the DFARS 252.204-7021 Clause with C3PAO Experts
Hear from Alluvionic and Certified Third-Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAOs) on how the new DFARS clause embeds CMMC into DoD contracts — and what steps to take before it lands in your next solicitation.
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
- Online event
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ICYMI: Insights from Our Webinar — CMMC Contract Clause DFARS 252.204-7021 Explained The CMMC landscape shifted in a major way with the release of DFARS 252.204-7021, formally embedding CMMC into the DoD contracting process. To help organizations understand what this means, Alluvionic brought together cybersecurity experts and certified C3PAO assessors
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Join Alluvionic’s cybersecurity experts and Certified Third-Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAOs) for a focused, one-hour briefing on DFARS 252.204-7021, the newly issued clause that officially brings CMMC requirements into defense contracts.
Hear directly from assessors already performing Level 2 and Level 3 CMMC evaluations for real defense contractors — and get practical guidance to prepare with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
- When and how CMMC will appear in defense contracts through DFARS 252.204-7021.
- What steps to take now to stay ahead of compliance enforcement.
- Insights from C3PAO assessors already guiding contractors through certification.
- How to avoid common pitfalls and prepare for smoother CMMC audits.
Who Should Attend
- Defense Contractors / Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) preparing for CMMC requirements.
- Registered Provider Organizations (RPOs) supporting clients in the defense sector.
- Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serving the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
- Cybersecurity and compliance leaders managing readiness or contract obligations.
Featured Speakers
Elizabeth “Lizi” Huy
EVP of Commercial Services, Alluvionic, Inc. | Cyber-AB Registered Practitioner (RP)
Leads Alluvionic’s commercial cybersecurity strategy and client engagements, specializing in compliance and project management. Lizi will be moderating this webinar.
Roberto “Bobby” Padilla
Information Security Director, Alluvionic, Inc. | CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)
30+ years of cybersecurity experience across military and commercial sectors; leads Alluvionic’s CMMC service practice supporting 140+ clients.
Mike Crandall
Founder & CEO, Digital Beachhead | CCA, C3PAO
Retired Air Force veteran and CMMC assessor with 35+ years of IT and cybersecurity leadership, guiding contractors through real-world CMMC evaluations.
Matt Bruggeman
Director of Federal Sales, A-LIGN | Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), C3PAO
Federal compliance expert helping organizations navigate FedRAMP and CMMC frameworks through hands-on C3PAO assessment experience.
Set Your Business Up For Success
The race to compliance has already begun—don’t fall behind. Alluvionic’s experts provide cybersecurity support and focused change management. We minimize disruptions, ensure smooth adoption, and set your business up for success.
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