CMMC Paused — What the DoW's Announcement Actually Means

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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A few weeks ago, the Department of War hit pause on CMMC's next phase — and manufacturers everywhere are asking the same question: is this thing dead?

Host Nathan Austin sits down with Eric Vollbrecht and Jesse Jarvie to cut through the headlines and explain what was actually paused, what's still required right now, and why "wait and see" is the riskiest strategy on the table.

If your team has quietly stopped talking about CMMC since the announcement, this episode is for you.

Nathan Austin

Nathan Austin

VP of Business Development/Co-Owner

at Mytech Partners

Bio: Nathan brings 20+ years of IT leadership to Mytech, which he co-founded in 2000. He helps businesses get 4x more value from IT through strategy-aligned solutions. A frequent speaker at industry events, Nathan is also active in national IT peer groups and local nonprofits. Based in Minnesota, he enjoys life with his wife Shaina and stays active through martial arts, running, and snowboarding. His upcoming book is “Capitalism & Community: A Partnership for a Better Tomorrow.”

Eric Vollbrecht

Eric Vollbrecht

Sr. Security Consultant

at Mytech Partners

Bio: Eric Vollbrecht focuses on designing and implementing robust security solutions that address evolving business needs. With over twenty years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, he specializes in threat modeling and advanced security engineering to safeguard digital environments. As a CMMC-Registered Practitioner, Eric helps organizations align their security programs with regulatory and industry standards while building resilient, compliant infrastructures.

Jesse Jarvie

Jesse Jarvie

Senior Business Technology Advisor

at Mytech Partners

Bio: At Mytech, I work with clients to reduce their technology pains and improve their network security, using a proactive and straightforward approach. We work with a wide variety of clients who require various levels of support. For those that require a true partnership of equals, have complex environments, work towards or maintain complex regulatory needs (CMMC, SOC2, HITRUST, HIPAA, etc...) or are looking for a partnership to help support the internal IT team. When I’m not at work, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, running, or biking.

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