Events
The Delaware MEP is pleased to announce the following training opportunities to help develop your team.
Your organization’s course fees may be covered by a workforce training grant. Please contact your DEMEP Advisor or events@demep.org to determine eligibility.
- CMMC On A Budget: What Small Contractors Are Actually Spending – And Why (August 20, 2026)
- External Service Providers MSPS, And Shared Responsibility: Where Contractors Get Burned (September 17, 2026)
- After Certification: What Ongoing CMMC Compliance Really Looks Like (October 15, 2026)
- Choosing The Right CMMC Strategy For Your Business Size, Contracts, And Risk Tolerance (November 19, 2026)
- CMMC On A Budget: What Small Contractors Are Actually Spending – And Why
Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Understanding the real costs of CMMC compliance is critical for planning and decision-making. This webinar breaks down the major cost drivers, including assessments, preparation efforts, tooling, and ongoing compliance activities. Attendees will gain insight into where costs tend to escalate and how some organizations are keeping expenses predictable.
- External Service Providers MSPS, And Shared Responsibility: Where Contractors Get Burned
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Many CMMC challenges arise from misunderstandings around external service providers and shared responsibility. This session will clarify what contractors remain accountable for when using MSPs, cloud providers, and other third parties. Learn where gaps commonly occur and how to avoid assessment delays tied to external dependencies.
Register for External Service Providers MSPS, And Shared Responsibility
- After Certification: What Ongoing CMMC Compliance Really Looks Like
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Achieving certification is only the beginning. This webinar will explore what ongoing compliance means after a CMMC assessment, including monitoring, evidence maintenance, change management, and preparation for future reassessments. Attendees will learn why sustainability matters and how to avoid falling out of compliance over time.
- Choosing The Right CMMC Strategy For Your Business Size, Contracts, And Risk Tolerance
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 2 p.m.
With multiple compliance paths available, selecting the right CMMC strategy is a business decision as much as a technical one. This capstone session will help contractors evaluate different approaches based on company size, contract requirements, available resources, and risk tolerance. Participants will leave better equipped to choose a compliance path that fits their organization long-term.

