CMMC Phase 2: What's Paused, What Isn't, and What to Do Now
August 19, 2026 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
A Pause on the Clock, Not on the Risk
Speakers:
Ben Bowman - General Manager - Security at Marco
Patrick Voight - Consulting Services Manager at Marco
Shelly Caldwell - Solutions Sales Director at Marco
Ryan Messner - Solutions Sales Consultant at Marco
Summary:
A pause in the certification timeline isn't a reason to pause your preparation. This session covered:
- The update. What changed on July 13, 2026, what's paused, and what's still required of you regardless
- The stakes. What happens when a company gets its cybersecurity claims wrong, including recent six- and seven-figure False Claims Act settlements over inflated self-assessment scores
- The confusion. How to read your own contract for CMMC clauses (DFARS 252.204-7012, 7019, 7020, 7021) and get a documented answer from your prime instead of a verbal one
- The roadmap. The three stages every company moves through — readiness, build and implement, certify and maintain — and which verification path applies to you
- Live Q&A with Marco's cybersecurity and compliance specialists