Inside the Self-Assessment: CMMC Guidance from an Authorized CMMC C3PAO
January 14, 2026 | 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
Featured Speakers

Scott Ritchie
Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) | RAAS

Ashley Lex
Senior Client Success Manager, Security & Compliance Services | RAAS
Join Aprio, an authorized CMMC C3PAO, for a practical session on how to prepare and submit a solid CMMC self-assessment. We'll walk through what the complete self-assessment process looks like from start to finish.
Key takeaways:
- Gather what evidence you need to collect
- Interpret tricky NIST SP 800-171 requirements
- Understand POA&M rules
- Recognize roles/responsibilities for submission
- Learn how to submit
Plus, get a quick recap of the phased rollout, early lessons from the first months after CMMC went into effect, and cases where suppliers have been required to obtain a C3PAO certification during phase 1. Expect clear steps, real examples, and answers to your most pressing questions.

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