We're coming up on our 50th CMMC Q&A livestream.
First, we never get tired of answering questions.
Second, it's amazing how often the same questions come up.
It's also amazing how often new questions come up about old information.
For example, the most recent DFARS class deviation simply reinforces CMMC policy guidance that went into effect in December 2024:
The CMMC phased roll-out begins on the effective date of the 48 CFR CMMC final rule - NOT on October 1st.
We won't know the effective date until the 48 CFR CMMC final rule is published in the federal register (which could be literally any day now).
We've been sitting down answering questions live every week for nearly a year and we don't plan to stop any time soon.

CUI HOTLINE - EMERGENCY EDITION
ICYMI: The 48 CFR CMMC final rule is out.
CMMC Phase 1 begins November 10th, 2025.
Today, 9/9/25, the 48 CFR CMMC final rule is out for public inspection.
Tomorrow, 9/10/25, the rule will be officially published in the Federal Register.
60 days later, 11/10/25, the rule officially goes into effect.
From that day forward, all new DoD solicitations and contracts will include some level of CMMC requirement as a condition of contract award.
Join us today for our instant reaction episode!

Not every question has an answer.
For example: Will CMMC Phase 1 include Level 2 certification assessments?
A lot of people have convinced themselves that Phase 1 will only include self-assessments.
We've read the relevant policies roughly 3,185 times and that's not what they say.
The real question is how to strategize and operate your business under uncertainty.
We sit down every week to try and help with that problem - even if there isn't a black and white answer.