Critical Challenges in CMMC Implementation and Assessment
Critical Challenges in CMMC Implementation and Assessment
As CMMC transitions from regulatory policy to contractual enforcement, organizations across the Defense Industrial Base face increasing pressure to understand Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), define assessment scope, demonstrate evidence, and prepare for third-party certification.
Join the NDIA Lone Star Chapter and SMU Continuing and Professional Education for an evening panel discussion bringing together implementation experts, assessors, and industry leaders to address the most critical challenges organizations face while preparing for CMMC. The program will provide practical insights into why organizations succeed or fail, what assessors actually evaluate, and how companies can transform CMMC from a compliance obligation into a competitive advantage.
Our expert panel, moderated by Regan Edens and featuring Dr. Thomas Graham from Redspin, will explore prime contractor expectations, supply chain impacts, and common mistakes in CUI scoping.
For Virtual Participants, please check your email for the Zoom meeting link.
Location: SMU Campus – Frances Anne Moody Hall (Auditorium & Atrium), Dallas, TX & Virtual
Date and Time: Thu, July 30, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT
Schedule
6:00 PM – Check-In & Networking
6:30 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:45 PM – Panel Discussion
7:22 PM – Moderated Audience Q&A
7:45 PM – Networking Reception