# Defense Contractors Prepare for CMMC Assessments

An online webinar, “Beyond the Pause: How Defense Contractors Can Master CMMC Readiness,” is scheduled for December 3, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. It will address which Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) obligations remain in effect, contractor self-attestation and False Claims Act exposure, and preparation of compliance evidence for future third-party assessments. For companies supporting DoD work, the session focuses on maintaining readiness amid CMMC requirements that affect contract performance and representations about cybersecurity practices.

- The webinar is 47 days away. Contractors can use it to clarify the obligations relevant to their work and the exposure associated with self-attestation.
- Participants will discuss preparing evidence for future third-party assessments, giving contractors a concrete readiness focus beyond self-attestation.
- Choice Cyber Solutions, Aprio, and Hyperproof are represented among the speakers, bringing cybersecurity readiness and federal compliance perspectives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

### Vendors
- Choice Cyber Solutions (CMMC readiness provider; webinar speakers)
- Aprio (Federal compliance expertise; webinar speaker)
- Hyperproof (Webinar speaker organization)

### Sources
- [Beyond the Pause: How Defense Contractors Can Master CMMC Readiness - Home](https://events.govexec.com/how-defense-contractors-can-master-cmmc-readiness) - GovExec.com