LUNCH & LEARN

CMMC Is on Pause. Your Cybersecurity Requirements Are Not.

Join Charles IT for a Lunch & Learn on CMMC compliance, and the pause, for defense contractors and shipbuilders. We'll cover CMMC requirements, NIST security controls, common compliance challenges, and practical strategies to improve cybersecurity readiness and prepare for future assessments while we wait for the final decision.

Speaker discussing the CMMC pause and cybersecurity compliance during a Charles IT Virginia Lunch & Learn

Event Details

DATE

September 23, 2026 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM

LOCATION:

Greenbrier Country Club | Chesapeake, VA

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You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where your organization should be focusing now, and how to keep moving forward while CMMC continues to evolve.

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Overview

Join Jessica Golle, CRO at Charles IT, and Larry Robertson, General Manager at Charles IT, for a practical Lunch & Learn covering where CMMC stands today, what the current pause means.

For shipbuilders, defense manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, and organizations supporting the DoD supply chain, changing CMMC timelines don’t mean cybersecurity responsibilities can wait.

We’ll break down what has changed, what hasn’t, and where you should focus your efforts to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and prepare for what comes next.

What We’ll Cover
✓ Where CMMC stands today and what the current pause means
✓ What cybersecurity and contract requirements aren’t going away
✓ Why protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) remains critical
✓ Common cybersecurity and compliance gaps across the defense supply chain
✓ Practical steps you can take to improve cybersecurity readiness now

Speaker discussing the CMMC pause and cybersecurity compliance during a Charles IT Virginia Lunch & Learn

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Who should attend this CMMC Lunch & Learn?

This event is designed for:

  • Defense manufacturers
  • Government contractors and subcontractors
  • Leaders in shipbuilding and maritime organizations who work within the Defense Industrial Base
  • Operations leaders
  • IT directors and compliance managers
  • Organizations preparing for upcoming CMMC requirements

Attendees will gain practical insights into:

  • Current CMMC requirements
  • Common compliance gaps
  • Steps to prepare for a CMMC assessment
  • Cybersecurity best practices for defense manufacturers
  • How compliance impacts contract eligibility

No. Even if your organization has not started the certification process, this session will help you understand what CMMC means, what requirements may apply to your business, and how to prepare for future compliance obligations.

If your organization works with the Department of Defense, supplies products or services to defense contractors, or handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the CMMC requirements will likely still apply. This event will help clarify where your organization fits.

Many organizations struggle with:

  • Identifying security gaps
  • Documenting required policies
  • Managing access controls
  • Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • Preparing for formal assessments
We’ll discuss practical approaches to addressing these challenges.

Yes. The Lunch & Learn includes time for discussion and questions, giving attendees the opportunity to address concerns specific to their organization and compliance journey.

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Before attending, consider:

  • Your current cybersecurity program
  • Whether you handle CUI
  • Any upcoming DoD contract requirements
  • Questions you have about CMMC readiness
This will help you get the most value from the session.

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