Webinar | Historic Legacy of Ft. Bliss
Thursday, May 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
About the Webinar
Starting November 10, 2026, the Department of Defense will require CMMC Level 2 certification for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Unlike prior self-attestation requirements, this mandate requires verification by an accredited third-party assessor before a firm can be awarded or retain applicable DoD contracts. Architecture, engineering, and environmental firms are among the most affected, and often the least prepared. Many handle CUI daily through facility designs, structural specifications, environmental assessments, and project data for DoD installations without recognizing their exposure.
This webinar covers those affected, what the 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls require, how firms can reduce their compliance scope through secure enclaves, and what the realistic timeline looks like for organizations that haven’t started the certification process. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of whether their firm needs certification, what steps to take first, and how to budget for the process, including flexible payment options designed for small and mid-size contractors. Presented by TES Consultants, an accredited CMMC C3PAO.
Presenters
- Mase Izadjoo, Senior Director of Innovation and Technology,
The Enterprise Security Consultants, LLC (TES Consultants) - Elisabeth Nguyen, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
The Enterprise Security Consultants, LLC (dba TES Consultants) - Ajay Chandhok, Cyber Security Expert and Leader
Stratus Cyber
Moderator
- Melissa Romero, Sr. Director of Operations/PMO
The Enterprise Security Consultants, LLC
Hosted by the SAME Architectural Practice COI.
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