November 2025 CMMC Connect

Phase 1 of CMMC is officially here, and this month’s CMMC Connect dives straight into what contractors are experiencing on the ground. Redspin’s panel of CCAs break down the newest DoD updates, rising assessment backlogs (or is it rising false-starts?), early Level 2 contract requirements, and the most common “not met” trends they’re seeing in real assessments. They also unpack key findings from Redspin’s new Momentum but Slow Movement report, based on data from 180 DoD contractors, including the growing wave of flow-down demands from primes. If you want clear, practical answers on scoping, evidence, encryption, specialized assets, subcontractor management, or what counts as a “significant change,” this episode has it. Plus: Redspin is hiring CCAs as demand skyrockets. CMMC Connect happens every last Thursday at 1 PM ET. Register: redspin.com/events/cmmc-connect Subscribe to Cyberspin on Apple iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. You can always stream the latest episodes at redspin.com.