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CS5 East Pre-Conference Training
CS5 East 2026

Pre-Conference Training

Arrive ready. Earn an industry-recognized credential (CCA or CCP) or sharpen your leadership edge with expert-led instruction before the conference begins.

ecfirst is the exclusive CMMC certification training provider for CS5 East 2026 Learn more
ecfirst Advanced

CCA – CMMC Certified Assessor

In-Person Intensive · by ecfirst
Dates
10/19–10/21
Time
9 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time
Location
AC Hotel National Harbor
$3,795

Includes ISACA Exam Voucher

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Bundle and save Take the CCP class at CS5 East and add on any ecfirst CCA class (through 6/1/2027) for $5,495, inclusive of both ISACA exam vouchers.

CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) is a globally recognized cybersecurity credential for professionals who perform formal assessments under the CMMC framework. This course covers official CMMC Level 2 assessment practices and is recognized in defense and regulated industries.

Instructors
Mike Turpin
VP, Global Assessment Services, ecfirst
Ali Pabrai
CEO, ecfirst
  • CMMC Certified Professionals (CCP) seeking to advance to CCA
  • Compliance Professionals
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • CMMC Certified Instructors who wish to teach the CMMC Certified Assessor course
  • Highly rated CMMC Approved Training Materials (CATM)
  • Our auditors are our trainers, integrating real assessment experience with teaching
  • World-class Academy Portal with one-click access to all content, references, and an exhaustive practice quiz library, access for 90 days
  • Amazing student references and evals

For the CS5 Conference price, select "CS5 Conference" from the Available Options dropdown at checkout.

ecfirst Foundational

CCP – CMMC Certified Professional

In-Person Intensive · by ecfirst
Dates
10/19–10/21
Time
9 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time
Location
AC Hotel National Harbor
$2,995

Includes ISACA Exam Voucher

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Bundle and save Add on any ecfirst CCA class (through 6/1/2027) for a combined $5,495, inclusive of both ISACA exam vouchers.

The CCP Credential validates your understanding of CMMC and demonstrates proficiency in navigating and contributing effectively to CMMC program development and maintenance.

Instructors
Daniel E. Turissini
Instructor, ecfirst
Ali Pabrai
CEO, ecfirst
  • Highly rated CMMC Approved Training Materials (CATM)
  • Our auditors are our trainers, integrating real assessment experience with teaching
  • World-class CCP Academy Portal with one-click access to all content, references, and an exhaustive practice quiz library, access for 90 days
  • Amazing CCP student references and evals
  • Employees of Organizations Seeking CMMC Certification (OSC)
  • IT and Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Regulatory Compliance Officers
  • Legal and Contract Compliance Professionals
  • Management Professionals
  • Cybersecurity and Technology Consultants
  • Federal Employees
  • Candidate CMMC Assessment Team Members

For the CS5 Conference price, select "CS5 Conference" from the Available Options dropdown at checkout. The CCP class is also available as an add-on to your CS5 East conference ticket.

CMMC LEXX Leadership

Executive Leadership Summit

For C-Suite & Senior Leaders · by CMMC Advisors & LEXX
Date
10/21 1 Day Only
Time
10 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time
Location
AC Hotel National Harbor
$1,495

Includes all-access ticket to CS5 East 2026

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CS5 East 2026 badge Includes a CS5 East 2026 attendee badge

Built exclusively for Prime and Subcontractor C-suite and senior leaders accountable for DoD revenue, CMMC compliance, budgets, risk, and competitive positioning.

Instructors
Ben Tchoubineh
CEO, LEXX
Jerry Leishman
CEO, CMMC Advisors

CMMC enforcement began November 10, 2025 (Phase 1). DoD contracts are already incorporating certification requirements, self-assessments for Level 1/2 today, with mandatory third-party (C3PAO) assessments accelerating in Phase 2 (starting November 2026).

Late movers face unhappy customers, contract delays, lost bids, limited C3PAO slots, and shrinking market share. When rules change, new winners emerge.

This Executive Leadership Summit is built exclusively for Prime and Subcontractor C-suite and senior leaders accountable for DoD revenue, CMMC compliance, budgets, risk, and competitive positioning.

This package is ideal if you are:

  • A leader or executive accountable for DoD-related revenue
  • Responsible for decisions that impact CMMC budget, timelines, and business risk
  • Seeking to lead proactively, turning CMMC and regulatory requirements into measurable business advantage and ROI
  • Looking to network and connect with other executives and attend the 2-day conference for one price
  • Leadership tools to guide your organization and suppliers through CMMC while maximizing ROI
  • Peer discussions on real costs, timelines, risks, budgets, and proven strategies
  • Actionable frameworks from Defense suppliers already succeeding under CMMC
  • Direct insights from policymakers, C3PAOs, experts, and ecosystem leaders
  • CMMC Leadership Essentials for Confident Decision-Making – Strategic context, key risks, and journey, without technical overwhelm
  • Responsibilities for Governance, Risk & Cyber Leadership – Your role in driving accountability and CMMC success
  • Defense Supplier (OSC) Panel – Defense suppliers who have navigated CMMC share their insights
  • Supply-Chain Flow-Down Obligations & CUI Management – Best practices for managing subcontractor compliance
  • Budgeting & Implementation Roadmaps – What certification costs across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments
  • CMMC Ecosystem Panel – Leading C3PAOs, MSPs, MSSPs, trainers, and consultants answer tough leadership questions
  • Turning Certification into ROI – Customer trust, market differentiation, and revenue growth
  • High-Level Architectures – Key on-premises, hybrid, and cloud architecture strategies to protect CUI
  • Full CS5 Conference Access – Two additional days of technical and strategic sessions
  • Private Executive Reception & Happy Hour – Closed-door networking with senior DIB leaders, assessors, and subject-matter experts
  • 1:1 CS5 Expert Consultations – Confidential, scheduled discussions focused on your organization's specific challenges
  • Post-Event Expert Access – Continued access to CS5 leadership experts for follow-up strategy questions
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