NDIA Lone Star Chapter Meeting

July 30, 2026
Dallas, TX & Virtual

Hear from Redspin at the NDIA Lone Star Chapter Meeting

As Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) moves from policy to contractual requirement, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations are navigating increasingly complex implementation and assessment challenges. Join Dr. Thomas Graham, Senior Principal Consultant & CISO at Redspin, as he participates in the NDIA Lone Star Chapter Meeting panel discussion, Critical Challenges in CMMC Implementation and Assessment.

Thomas will join fellow CMMC implementation experts, assessors, and industry leaders to discuss the issues organizations are facing as they prepare for certification. The panel will explore common CUI scoping mistakes, assessment readiness, evidence expectations, prime contractor requirements, supply chain impacts, and the real-world factors that determine whether organizations achieve certification efficiently or struggle through the process.

With extensive experience helping organizations across the Defense Industrial Base prepare for CMMC assessments, Thomas brings a practitioner-focused perspective on building sustainable compliance programs that strengthen cybersecurity while supporting business objectives. Attendees will leave with practical guidance they can immediately apply to improve assessment readiness and reduce compliance risk.

Whether you’re just beginning your CMMC journey or preparing for a third-party assessment, this session offers actionable insights into what assessors evaluate, where organizations commonly fall short, and how to transform CMMC from a compliance obligation into a competitive advantage.

Event Details

Critical Challenges in CMMC Implementation and Assessment

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT

Location:
SMU Campus – Frances Anne Moody Hall (Auditorium & Atrium)
Dallas, Texas

Virtual Attendance: Available via Zoom (meeting link will be emailed to registered virtual attendees)

Agenda

6:00 PM
Check-In & Networking

6:30 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

6:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Critical Challenges in CMMC Implementation and Assessment

Join moderator Regan Edens along with industry experts, including Dr. Thomas Graham, Senior Principal Consultant & CISO at Redspin, for a discussion on:

• Understanding and properly scoping Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Defining the CMMC assessment boundary
• Preparing evidence that assessors expect to see
• Common implementation pitfalls that delay certification
• Prime contractor expectations and supply chain impacts
• Strategies for turning CMMC compliance into a business advantage

7:22 PM
Moderated Audience Q&A

Bring your questions and hear directly from implementation experts and assessors during this interactive discussion.

7:45 PM
Networking Reception

Continue the conversation with fellow DIB professionals, industry leaders, and the expert panel.

Meet with Dr. Thomas Graham

If you’re attending the NDIA Lone Star Chapter Meeting, be sure to connect with Thomas Graham to discuss your organization’s CMMC readiness, assessment strategy, and cybersecurity compliance goals. Whether you’re addressing CUI scoping, preparing for a C3PAO assessment, or strengthening your overall cybersecurity program, Thomas can provide practical guidance based on years of helping organizations successfully navigate the CMMC process.

Schedule time with Rob during the event to discuss your organization’s path to CMMC certification.