CMMC Pause: What It Means and What Comes Next

On July 13, 2026, the DoW paused Phase 2 of the implementation of the CMMC program creating questions for how contractors should move forward and what organizations should do during this period.   

In this webinar, C3 hosts a panel of leading experts for a practical discussion on the current state of the market and what contractors can expect in the months ahead.

In this session, we’ll cover: 

• The latest developments impacting the CMMC landscape and what defense contractors should be paying attention to. 
• How organizations are interpreting evolving requirements and navigating uncertainty across the Defense Industrial Base. 
• What we’re hearing from industry stakeholders and the conversations shaping cybersecurity planning and compliance efforts. 
• How cybersecurity requirements continue to influence business decisions, customer expectations, and supply chain relationships. 
• Key considerations for organizations evaluating their next steps amid a changing environment. 
• Common questions and emerging themes we’re seeing across the market. 

Whether you’re actively pursuing certification or monitoring evolving requirements, this discussion will provide practical insights to help guide your next steps. 

Meet the Speakers:

• Tom Tollerton: Principal/CMMC Practice Leader at Forvis Mazars US
• Eric Crusius: Partner at Hunton
• Bill Wootton: Chief Growth Officer at C3