JULY 15, 2026 • 10 AM CT • VIRTUAL EVENT
SECURE THE DIB: CUI HOTLINE
One call, five experts. Find answers to your biggest CMMC questions.

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WHAT TO EXPECT
Our representatives will be with you shortly, bringing you six sessions to answer the biggest questions about pursuing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. From budgeting to architecture, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies have a lot to think about when planning for CMMC.
This summer, we’ll continue securing the DIB with a free two-hour live and on-demand event.
Join us for Secure the DIB: CUI Hotline to enjoy the six planned sessions and ask your own questions live in-chat with our experts.
VIRTUAL EVENT AGENDA
The Hotline Questions
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Session 1 10:00 AM
What is the fastest way to become CMMC compliant, and how long does it actually take?
Daniel Akridge
Director of Sales, Summit 7Daniel will tell you all about enclaves and set realistic expectations for implementation timeline.
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SESSION 2 10:20 AM
What’s the difference between an MSP and an MSSP?
Brad Shannon
Director of Product Management, Summit 7Brad will explain the differences between a managed service provider (MSP) and managed security service provider (MSSP) before getting into how each can help your business grow
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SESSION 3 10:40 AM
How do I properly scope for CMMC?
Caleb Leidy
Director of Compliance, Summit 7Caleb will fill you in on how to identify controlled unclassified information (CUI) in your environment and establish the best CMMC compliance boundary for your business.
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BREAK 11:00 AM
Time to grab more coffee
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SESSION 4 11:30 AM
How do I budget for CMMC?
Daniel Akridge
Director of Sales, Summit 7Daniel will share the actual cost of CMMC compliance, covering the price difference between in-house and external expert preparation, factoring in costly mistakes.
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SESSION 5 11:50 AM
What is NCODE, and who qualifies for it?
Scott Edwards
CEO, Summit 7Scott will walk you through an overview of the Army’s NCODE program, letting you in on how it levels the playing field for small businesses and helping you determine if you qualify.
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SESSION 6 12:10 PM
How do I avoid a CMMC false start?
Amy Hunt
Compliance Manager, Summit 7Amy will go over common CMMC setbacks and provide essential insights into eliminating those costly mistakes using expert advice.
Summit 7 Experts
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Jacob Horne
Scott Edwards
Daniel Akridge
Brad Shannon
Caleb Leidy
Amy Hunt
SECURE THE DIB. PROTECT YOUR CONTRACTS.
