CMMC Fireside Chat: What Defense Contractors Need to Know Now
A practical, conversation-driven session on CMMC readiness, timelines, and what organizations in the Defense Industrial Base should be doing today
Wednesday, May 7th, 2026
1:00 PM Central Time (30 min.)
Presented by BCSS in partnership with DataSure24
Bonus: Special offer for attendees! Must be live to be eligible
The Problem Defense Contractors Are Facing
CMMC is no longer a future requirement.
It’s becoming a business requirement.
Most defense contractors know it’s coming.
But few know where they actually stand.
Assumptions drive compliance.
Scoping is misunderstood.
Readiness is overestimated.
And when enforcement tightens, the impact is immediate.
Contracts get delayed.
Assessments fail.
Opportunities are lost.
The gap isn’t awareness.
It’s clarity and execution.
This session helps defense contractors turn CMMC from a confusing requirement into a clear, actionable path to compliance.
Why This Matters Now
CMMC is moving from discussion to enforcement.
Certification is becoming mandatory
The Department of Defense is rolling out CMMC requirements that will directly impact contract eligibility.
Most organizations are not fully prepared
Gaps in documentation, control implementation, and especially scoping are showing up during real assessments.
Smaller contractors face greater pressure
Without dedicated compliance teams, many organizations struggle to interpret and operationalize requirements.
Delays now create bigger problems later
Waiting too long to act can push out certification timelines and impact revenue.
This isn’t about preparing someday.
It’s about knowing what to do now.
What You’ll Learn
This is not a slide-heavy webinar.
It’s a real conversation based on what’s happening across the industry.
In this 30-minute fireside chat, you’ll learn:
- Where organizations actually stand with CMMC readiness
- What realistic certification timelines look like
- Common gaps uncovered during assessments
- Why proper scoping is critical and often misunderstood
- How CMMC impacts small and mid-sized defense contractors
- Lessons learned from working with organizations navigating compliance
- What your organization should be doing right now
You’ll leave with clarity and direction, not more confusion.
Special offer for attendees!
Must be live to be eligible.
Who should attend
This session is designed for:
- Defense contractors working with the Department of Defense
• Organizations within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)
• Business leaders responsible for compliance and contracts
• IT and security leaders supporting regulated environments
• Companies preparing for CMMC certification
If CMMC impacts your business, this session is built for you.
About the Presenters
Meet your webinar hosts: Business CyberSecurity Solutions and DataSure24.
Business CyberSecurity Solutions (BCSS) works exclusively with MSPs, helping you turn cybersecurity into scalable, revenue-generating services without adding operational strain.
DataSure24 brings deep technical expertise across security operations, vCISO services, and compliance, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory requirements with clarity and structure.
Together, we help MSPs align security, compliance, and leadership into a cohesive strategy that reduces risk, strengthens client trust, and drives long-term growth.
What Makes This Webinar Different
Most CMMC webinars focus on slides and theory.
This one doesn’t.
This is a conversation between practitioners working in CMMC every day.
We start with what organizations are actually experiencing
Confusion, gaps, and uncertainty
Then we break it down into practical, real-world insight
No slides. No fluff. No overcomplication.
Just a clear discussion on what matters and what to do next.
If credential security is inconsistent across your clients or left unmanaged, this session will show you how to turn it into a scalable, margin-positive service.
Special offer for attendees! Must be live to be eligible.