CMMC Reform: What the Task Force Review Means for Defense Contractors

The Department of War's (DoW) suspension of CMMC Phase II and its CMMC Reform Task Force review have created uncertainty across the Defense Industrial Base. But the pause applies to third-party certification, not to contractors' cybersecurity obligations.

CMMC Reform: What the Task Force Review Means for Defense Contractors -  Monday, November 2, 2026,  1 – 2 P.M. ET  

Join us for a high-level look at where the reform effort stands, what it means for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and what compliance with current requirements looks like today.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the status and outcome of the CMMC Reform Task Force review, and the resulting changes to the CMMC program.
• Clarify what these changes mean for defense contractors and subcontractors that handle CUI.
• Recognize what compliance with current requirements looks like, including DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and SPRS self-assessments, and practical steps to stay ready as the program evolves.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for Defense contractors and subcontractors in the Defense Industrial Base, including business leaders, compliance and contracts professionals, IT and cybersecurity leaders, and others responsible for meeting DoW cybersecurity requirements.