On July 13, the Department of War hit pause on CMMC Phase II — the third-party assessment requirement that was supposed to kick-off this November. Cue a wave of “CMMC is dead” headlines. It’s not, and treating it that way could actually put your business at risk.
We’ll break down what this pause actually means for manufacturers in the defense supply chain: what’s paused, what’s still required today (yes, your self-assessment and NIST 800-171 obligations are still very much alive), and how to use this window smartly instead of either freezing in place or dropping compliance efforts altogether.
We’ll also cover the open comment period the DoW has going right now, and what to watch for as the reform review plays out over the next couple months.
Come with questions — we’ll leave plenty of room for discussion.
Presenter
Tim Weber
VP Growth, Cyber 74
Tim Weber has 25+ years of experience in the IT and cybersecurity industries. In his 28 years at ADNET Technologies, Tim served in a variety of IT and leadership roles, most recently leading ADNET’s cybersecurity practice. In 2022, Tim helped launch Cyber74, a national advanced Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) and part of the New Charter Technologies platform, as its VP of Channel Growth. Tim works with clients and partners throughout North America to help them create more secure IT environments. He is passionate about cybersecurity and its evolution in the market.
Tim is consulted as a cybersecurity expert by media regionally and nationally and has appeared in The New York Times on multiple occasions. Continuing to increase his skills and knowledge is a critical component of his success. He has earned industry recognition through certifications including CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker). Tim holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.
A frequent speaker at conferences and industry events in North America and internationally, Tim strives to help his audience think differently about cybersecurity and risk. He serves his community as Chief of his local Fire Department and is focused on training and mentoring department members. As a blogger, TV, radio and podcast guest, Tim frequently draws parallels between his work as a firefighter and an IT security expert.
