Cybersecurity requirements for government contractors continue to evolve amid changing federal expectations, emerging technologies, increasing supply chain risk, and a complex threat environment.
For contractors, that raises important questions. What cybersecurity requirements apply today? How should organizations respond to the CMMC Phase II pause? What risks are emerging around artificial intelligence, third-party providers, FCI and CUI, and cybersecurity representations made to federal customers?
On November 12, 2026, FPS will bring together experts for a complimentary three-hour webinar, Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance in Government Contracting: Preparing for What's Next, focused on the cybersecurity issues government contractors need to understand now and the developments they should be watching.
What Is the Current Status of CMMC?
The suspension of CMMC Phase II has raised new questions across the Defense Industrial Base, but it has not eliminated contractors' existing cybersecurity responsibilities.
Government contractors continue to operate under applicable federal cybersecurity and contractual requirements while agencies review and refine future compliance expectations.
For organizations preparing for what comes next, the challenge is understanding the difference between requirements that may be changing and obligations that remain in effect today.
During the November 12 webinar, experts will discuss the current status of CMMC, the impact of the Phase II pause, and what contractors should be considering as federal cybersecurity policy continues to evolve.
What Cybersecurity Issues Should Government Contractors Be Watching?
Cybersecurity compliance now extends well beyond a single regulation or technical requirement.
Government contractors must navigate a growing range of issues involving:
- CMMC and evolving federal cybersecurity requirements
- Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Emerging cybersecurity threats
- Third-party and supply chain cybersecurity risk
- Subcontractors, cloud providers, managed service providers, and technology partners
- Artificial intelligence and AI-enabled business processes
- Unauthorized or "shadow" AI tools
- Data leakage and information protection
- Cybersecurity governance and organizational accountability
- Cybersecurity representations made to federal customers
- Potential False Claims Act and other enforcement exposure
Understanding how these issues intersect is becoming increasingly important for organizations throughout the government contracting community.
Why Does Cybersecurity Readiness Matter for Government Contractors?
Cybersecurity is no longer solely an information technology issue.
Contracts, compliance, procurement, legal, program management, executive leadership, and cybersecurity teams may all play a role in determining how an organization manages federal information, oversees technology providers, responds to emerging threats, and demonstrates compliance with contractual requirements.
At the same time, the use of artificial intelligence and reliance on third-party technology platforms are creating new questions about information security, data governance, and organizational oversight.
Government contractors need to understand both the current cybersecurity environment and the changes that could affect their organizations in the future.
What Will the November 12 Cybersecurity Webinar Cover?
The Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance in Government Contracting: Preparing for What's Next webinar will examine the current state of cybersecurity and compliance across the government contracting community.
Experts will address:
The current status of CMMC and the Phase II pause
Federal cybersecurity and contractual obligations
Emerging cyber threats affecting government contractors
Protecting FCI and CUI
Third-party and supply chain cybersecurity risk
Risks involving subcontractors and technology providers
Artificial intelligence, data leakage, and shadow AI
Governance of AI-enabled business processes
Cybersecurity representations and potential enforcement exposure
Organizational readiness and cyber resilience
Preparing for future federal cybersecurity requirements
Participants will hear practical perspectives on what government contractors should be watching today and how organizations can prepare for an evolving cybersecurity and compliance environment.
What Will Participants Learn?
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Explain the current status of the CMMC program and distinguish between suspended certification activities and ongoing cybersecurity obligations.
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Identify significant cybersecurity threats, regulatory developments, and supply chain risks affecting government contractors.
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Assess practical approaches for protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) while supporting contractual compliance requirements.
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Evaluate organizational readiness strategies that improve cybersecurity resilience, reduce compliance risk, and support future federal cybersecurity requirements.
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Identify leadership actions that strengthen governance, accountability, and enterprise-wide cybersecurity readiness.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for professionals throughout the government contracting community who have responsibility for cybersecurity, compliance, contracts, federal information, organizational risk, or business operations.
- Government contractor executives and business owners
- Contracts and procurement professionals
- Compliance and internal audit professionals
- Cybersecurity and information technology leaders
- Program and project managers
- Legal and risk management personnel
- Organizations that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI
Because cybersecurity responsibilities increasingly cross departmental boundaries, the webinar will provide useful insights for both technical and non-technical professionals.
