CMMC Confessions: What Contractors Should Know Before Implementation
DATE
29 APRIL 2026
TIME
9:00am PT | 12:00pm ET
WEBINAR
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For many defense contractors, CMMC still feels like a black box. Organizations know certification is coming, but few truly understand what the implementation journey looks like in practice.
What actually slows projects down?
Which controls create the biggest headaches?
And what separates companies that achieve certification smoothly from those that struggle?
In this candid session, we will share real stories from organizations navigating the path to CMMC readiness. Drawing from firsthand implementation experience, we will pull back the curtain on the challenges, misconceptions, and lessons learned while preparing contractors for certification.
Rather than focusing on theory, this session will highlight the realities organizations encounter when implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls and preparing for CMMC assessments.
What You’ll Learn
During this session, we will discuss real-world experiences from the field, including:
- Where organizations go wrong at the start
Common misunderstandings about CMMC readiness, scoping, and what it really takes to begin the implementation process. - The roadblocks that delay certification efforts
Unexpected technical, operational, and documentation challenges that slow down many CMMC projects. - Internal challenges organizations face during implementation
Why communication, leadership support, and cross-team collaboration often determine whether a program succeeds. - What successful organizations do differently
Practical strategies that help contractors stay on track and prepare effectively for certification. - Preparing for the CMMC assessment process
What organizations should expect before, during, and after engaging with a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization.
Why Attend?
With CMMC requirements continuing to appear in Department of Defense contracts, organizations must move beyond theoretical preparation and begin understanding what real implementation looks like.
This session provides an opportunity to learn from the experiences of organizations already navigating the process so you can avoid common pitfalls, better prepare your team, and move toward certification with confidence.
Who Should Attend?
- Defense contractors preparing for CMMC certification
- Executives responsible for compliance strategy
- IT and security leaders implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls
- Program managers responsible for safeguarding CUI
- Organizations supporting DOD contracts today or planning to in the future
Next Steps:
Reserve your spot today to hear real CMMC stories from the trenches.
Michael Bailie
VP of Solution Engineering
Solution Engineering at CyberSheath, Michael Bailie specializes in bridging complex technical challenges with practical, scalable business outcomes. Michael has over 15 years of experience implementing technical and administrative solutions that balance business objectives with cybersecurity requirements and enable corporations of various sizes to implement their regulatory compliance initiatives. Michael has proven experience in developing and managing the continuous maturity of efficient business workflows for many diverse organizations and complex working environments.