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CMMC is coming, and now we have the date! With the CMMC 48 CFR final rule published, the program officially takes effect on November 10, 2025. From that day forward, CMMC requirements will begin phasing into DoD contracts. The challenge? The Cyber AB trends point to a looming White Walker style backlog. Our analysis shows only 14-20% of Level 2 contractors are expected to complete their assessments before CUI requirements kick in, leaving most of the realm queueing for scarce auditor openings. The advantage of moving early: Contractors who mobilize now get certified before the crowd and stand a better chance of priority in new DoD awards. Three-Eyed Raven view: See our bottleneck projection here: https://lnkd.in/eJUgWWvJ #DFARS #CMMC #DOD #GovCon

Three months into the CMMC Phase 2 pause, defense contractors still have no firm timeline, and DFARS 7012 still requires you to protect CUI today. On October 27 at 1:00 PM ET, ISI’s John Nolan (VP, Compliance) and Muhammad Ali (VP, Cybersecurity Operations) will cover: What the CMMC pause has revealed so far What DoD’s “Brilliant at the Basics” guidance asks of contractors What the FAR Part 40 rule signals for the future of CUI safeguarding Practical next steps for your compliance program right now Bring your questions. John and Muhammad will take them live. Register for the free webinar below

Some contractors read the CMMC Phase 2 pause as permission to wait. The contract clauses requiring you to protect CUI are still in force, and recent DoD guidance shows where the requirements are heading. Join ISI’s VP of Compliance John Nolan and VP of Cybersecurity Operations Muhammad Ali on October 27 at 1:00 PM ET. They’ll explain what “Brilliant at the Basics” and the FAR Part 40 rule mean for your business, and which compliance investments make sense to keep moving now. You’ll leave with a short list of next steps you can act on this quarter. Register for the free webinar below.

Building a security budget shouldn't be a tug-of-war between IT/Compliance and Finance. Join ISI’s CFO Holly Aglio and President of IT Services Bryan Champagne as they break down how C-suite executives in the Defense Industrial Base can build a lean, defensible, and fully aligned FY27 security roadmap. Key take-aways: ➡️Practical frameworks to quantify security ROI. ➡️Tactical advice on scoping your environment to lower compliance costs. ➡️How to prepare early for FY27 expectations.

Aligning your defense organization’s security posture with incoming FY27 budget cycles can feel like a balancing act. Spend too little, and you risk non-compliance and security vulnerabilities. Spend too much on unnecessary scoping, and you burn capital meant for growth. Join ISI leaders Bryan Champagne (President of IT & MSP Services) and Holly Aglio (CFO) for an executive breakdown on building a defensible, cost-effective FY27 compliance strategy. 💥Join today!

As compliance standards advance, defense contractors are challenged to balance rising security requirements with fiscal reality. In our upcoming webinar, Executive’s Guide to FY27: Right-Sizing Your Security & Compliance Budget, Bryan Champagne and Holly Aglio share actionable frameworks to help you right-size your security spend without compromising audit readiness. 💡Learn how to cut unnecessary compliance overhead while staying fully prepared for FY27.