The audit requirement is paused. Your compliance isn't.

On July 13, the DoD suspended the Phase 2 third-party certification requirement. If you're a defense contractor, the clock didn't stop, it just changed. Join Aprio's for a 30-minute briefing on what you're still on the hook for, and where you can put your focus on right now.

The pause on third-party assessments doesn't mean compliance is on hold. Several obligations are still in effect, and contractors need to know what those are.

Jen Hawks and Ashley Lex will walk you through where things stand and recommendations on what to do next.

What you’ll get:

• Walk away knowing exactly which requirements are still in effect, and which aren't

• Know whether to keep your third-party audit on the calendar or stand it down

• Hear what prime contractors are already writing into subcontract agreements

Jen Hawks is a lead CCA with and Ashley Lex work with defense contractors at the advisory stage of the CMMC process. They've seen what breaks compliance programs, and what holds up under scrutiny.

This webinar is open to all defense contractors.

Can't make it live? A recording will be sent to all registrants.

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