CUI-CON - February 11-13, 2026

CompassMSP at CUI-CON 2026: A Strategic Guide for DoD Contractors Beginning Their CMMC Journey

• Location: DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, Orlando, FL
• Date: February 11-13, 2026
• Event Details & Registration: CUI-CON
• CompassMSP Booth: #CO3

What is CUI-CON?

The Controlled Unclassified Information Conference (CUI-CON 2026) is more than a compliance event - it’s the strategic launchpad for organizations diving into their CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) journey. For Department of Defense (DoD) contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who handle or will handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), this in-person conference is where implementation challenges become clear, execution plans become actionable, and compliance roadmaps become confident and achievable.

Why CompassMSP is at CUI-CON

Compass is attending CUI-CON to connect with and equip teams who are just starting their CMMC compliance efforts - bringing clarity, frameworks, and strategic guidance to an audience that must transform cybersecurity from technical requirement to business imperative.

At the CompassMSP booth, attendees will learn how we help:

• Translate CMMC Requirements into Actionable Plans: Many contractors struggle with where to start. CompassMSP helps break down requirements into clear, business-aligned steps, not just checklists.
• Build Evidence-Driven Compliance Frameworks: We guide companies in creating well-structured artifacts that stand up to assessors and reduce audit risk.
• Align Cybersecurity with Business Objectives: CMMC isn’t just an IT project - it’s an executive-level priority. We help leaders align security investments with operational goals, risk tolerance, and contract opportunities.

We’re there to help DoD contractors connect the dots between compliance requirements, business strategy, and operational execution. For organizations just beginning their CMMC journey, guidance is not theoretical - it’s a competitive advantage.

Why CUI-CON 2026 Matters for Your CMMC Journey

CUI-CON is designed to address the exact problems that keep DoD contractors awake at night: what CMMC actually is, how to prepare for assessments, and the tools and methods that lead to certification readiness.

CMMC Isn’t Just Compliance — It’s Contract Eligibility

Since the DoD’s CMMC program began enforcing requirements in 2025 and moved toward full contractual requirements in 2026, defense contractors cannot win or retain contracts involving CUI without appropriate certification.

That shift makes understanding - and achieving - CMMC not a checkbox activity, but a strategic competitive advantage:

• CMMC Level 2 (the most common requirement for CUI handling) includes 110 cybersecurity practices derived from NIST SP 800-171.
• Certification is required before contract award, meaning preparation must start well before contracts are bid.
• Many organizations struggle to interpret requirements, scope controls, and build evidence that stands up to third-party assessors.

CUI-CON exists to demystify these requirements and turn uncertainty into actionable progress. 

For DoD contractors at the beginning of their CMMC journey, the stakes have never been higher. Certification isn’t just a requirement- it’s the key to securing federal work, safeguarding intellectual property, and positioning your business for growth in a compliance-driven market.

CUI-CON 2026 provides the clarity, tools, and expert insight necessary to navigate this landscape with confidence. CompassMSP’s participation brings practical guidance to complement this learning - helping organizations move from uncertainty to execution with purpose.

If your business is beginning its CMMC journey, CUI-CON is where strategy becomes action. Visit us there, and leave ready to lead your compliance efforts with authority.

Register

The cost to register for CUI-CON 2026 is $750 per person. To register, click here: CUI-CON 2026