CMMC During the Pause: What Contractors Are Doing Now
Hear how contractors at different stages are prioritizing readiness, investments, and cybersecurity while the path to certification evolves.
- Thursday, August 20th, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
- Online event
- Earn 1 PMI PDU for attending
The CMMC Phase II pause has left many defense contractors wondering what to do next. Should you keep investing in readiness? Adjust your timeline? Focus on cybersecurity and NIST SP 800-171 alignment while the certification process evolves?
Join Alluvionic and industry guests for a practical discussion about how contractors at different stages of the CMMC journey are responding to the pause. Hear firsthand what organizations are prioritizing, where they are adjusting their plans, and how they are keeping their cybersecurity and compliance efforts moving forward.
What You’ll Learn
- How contractors at different stages are responding to the CMMC Phase II pause
- What readiness work still makes sense while the certification timeline evolves
- How to prioritize cybersecurity, documentation, and evidence investments
- What organizations that have achieved CMMC Level 2 are doing to maintain their readiness
- Lessons from contractors actively working toward CMMC readiness
- How to maintain NIST SP 800-171 alignment and cybersecurity momentum
- How to keep leadership, IT, compliance, and operations aligned
- How to use the pause productively without losing momentum or overinvesting
Who Should Attend
This webinar is for:
- Defense contractors navigating the CMMC Phase II pause
- Primes and subcontractors evaluating their next steps
- Organizations preparing for CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 alignment
- Compliance, cybersecurity, IT, and operations leaders within the DIB
- Executives responsible for cybersecurity risk, contract eligibility, and long-term readiness
Whether you’re already certified, actively preparing, or still deciding where to begin, you’ll hear perspectives from organizations at different stages of the CMMC journey.
Save Your Seat
- Thursday, August 20th, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
- Online event
- Earn 1 PMI PDU for attending
Can’t attend live? Register anyway — all registrants will receive the recording.
Featured Speakers
Seni Lebron
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Alluvionic, Inc.
Nearly 15 years of experience in government risk, compliance, and operations. At Alluvionic, Seni coordinates CMMC Level 2 readiness efforts, driving remediation, accountability, and cross-functional alignment.
Dave Sullivan
Cybersecurity & Compliance Professional, Alluvionic, Inc.
Cybersecurity and compliance professional specializing in CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, secure cloud architectures, and CMMC readiness assessments. Experienced in enclave design and Microsoft GCC/GCC High implementations for defense and federal organizations.
James Castellano
IT Director, Southeast Aerospace
Leads IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance at Southeast Aerospace. Experienced in implementing NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 programs, as well as developing GRC and cybersecurity processes for aerospace and defense operations.
Kevin Juhl, PE
Director, Industrial Group, GBA
21 years of experience as a client manager, project manager, and mechanical design engineer. Leads GBA's CMMC Task Force and supports the organization's efforts to navigate CMMC readiness.
Reserve Your Spot!
CMMC requirements may be in flux, but the need for strong cybersecurity and a plan for what’s next hasn’t gone away.
Hear directly from contractors who have achieved Level 2 certification, are actively pursuing readiness, and are navigating the pause right now. You’ll leave with practical ideas for deciding what to prioritize, what to adjust, and how to keep your organization moving forward.
- Thursday, August 20th, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
- Online event
- Earn 1 PMI PDU for attending
Can’t attend live? Register anyway — all registrants will receive the recording.
Need More Than a Webinar?
If you need help figuring out what the CMMC pause means for your organization, Alluvionic can provide one-on-one guidance. From CMMC readiness and NIST SP 800-171 alignment to gap analyses, documentation, remediation, and assessment preparation, our team can help you determine what to prioritize and build a practical path forward.
Explore our CMMC Compliance Services or contact us below to start the conversation.
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