CMMC: It’s Here Now
What the 48 CFR Final Rule Means for Your Contract Pipeline
October 1, 2025 | 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
The 48 CFR Final Rule is officially published. Starting November 10, DoD contracting officers will include CMMC certification requirements in new solicitations and awards. This marks the shift from voluntary readiness to enforceable compliance.
Join us for a candid fireside chat with compliance and field specialists from Aprio, Securitybricks and Microsoft who will unpack what this means for your organization, your role, and your readiness strategy.
Featured Speakers:

Jen Hawks
Managing Director, Government Compliance
Aprio

Ashley Lex
Sr. Client Success Manager & Field Insights
Securitybricks

Carley Salmon
Microsoft Security Expert
Microsoft
You’ll learn:
- What the rule mandates, and what it doesn’t
- How CMMC will show up in contracts
- What “Conditional Certification” means and how POA&Ms are time-boxed
- CMMC Level 2 assessment
- How to scope your environment and select a C3PAO
- Budgeting and risk implications for leadership

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