DFARS CMMC Final Rule & the State of the Defense Industrial Base
Compliance, Readiness, and What’s Next
DATE
29 OCT 2025
TIME
9:00am PT | 12:00pm ET
WEBINAR
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has advanced to a final rule and will be required for all new defense contracts starting in November 2025. The era of preparation is over—the time for action has arrived.
But the latest research reveals a troubling reality: most defense contractors are still far from ready. Findings from the fourth annual State of the DIB Report, conducted by Merrill Research and commissioned by CyberSheath, show:
- Only 1% of defense contractors feel fully prepared for CMMC audits—a steep decline from prior years.
- Many continue to struggle with basic compliance requirements, even after years of preparation.
- A majority have already suffered reputational, financial, or business losses from cyber incidents.
The disconnect between confidence and reality is setting the stage for widespread disruption across the Defense Industrial Base.
Why Attend?
In this webinar, our experts will break down:
- The implications of the DFARS CMMC final rule for defense contractors.
- Key findings from the State of the DIB Report 2025.
- The biggest gaps threatening compliance readiness.
- What leaders must do now to secure contracts and stay competitive.
Who Should Attend?
- Executives and compliance leaders in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)
- IT and security professionals driving NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance
- Business development leaders focused on contract eligibility and growth
Next Steps:
Don’t wait until CMMC compliance stands between you and your contracts. Register today for practical guidance, critical insights, and a clear path forward.
Emil Sayegh
CyberSheath CEO
Emil Sayegh brings more than 20 years of executive experience scaling managed service providers and cybersecurity organizations to CyberSheath, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of multiple private equity-backed companies, including Ntirety, Hostway Services, and Codero Hosting, where he led successful growth strategies and built comprehensive cybersecurity and compliance platforms. He has developed channel partnerships, expanded market reach, and built high-performing teams focused on customer success.
Rich Baron
CyberSheath SVP of Operations
Rich Baron runs Security at CyberSheath and has nearly 10 years of cybersecurity expertise and a passion for sharing that knowledge with others. Starting his career in IT Managed Services, Rich progressed through roles managing infrastructure, networks, servers, security, and cloud environments for Charles IT, Insurity, and McLaughlin Research Corporation. His experience includes leading infrastructure teams, architectural design, executing complex migrations, implementing security controls, security assessments, documenting standards, and driving results.
Casey Lang
CyberSheath SVP of Compliance
Casey Lang has over ten years of experience in cybersecurity, business resilience, and information technology from various roles in industries such as defense, healthcare, and retail. He has expertise in CMMC compliance, security program development and assessment, and has extensive experience in strategically planning security and business continuity programs based upon internationally recognized standards of practice from NIST, ISO, FISMA, and the PCI-SSC.