Advanced CCA training from a leading CMMC Authorized C3PAO prepares experienced professionals to conduct official CMMC assessments, ahead of the Official Conference of The Cyber AB, Washington, DC area
WASHINGTON, DC — August 17, 2026 — CS5 East 2026 has selected an exclusive Authorized Training Provider (ATP) for the CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) pre-conference training at CS5 East 2026, the Official Conference of The Cyber AB. The conference takes place October 22–23, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Washington, D.C. area.
The exclusive CCA training provider for CS5 East 2026 will deliver its advanced, instructor-led CCA course in the days leading up to the conference, October 19–21, 2026 — enabling qualified professionals to take the next step in their CMMC careers before the main event begins.
The CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) training program is The Cyber AB’s advanced credential for professionals ready to conduct official CMMC assessments as part of an Authorized C3PAO. Holding an active CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification is a prerequisite for CCA training. The CCA program draws on its direct experience as an Authorized C3PAO and its history of thousands of assessments to prepare candidates for the rigor of real-world CMMC assessment work.
Participants in the CCA course receive three months of access to the training provider’s Academy Portal, along with the study resources and exam preparation needed to pursue the CCA certification with confidence.
“The CMMC Certified Professional credential is the gateway to a career in the CMMC ecosystem. The ecfirst program is built to set up professionals to understand CMMC inside out and gain practical knowledge of the readiness and assessment process. Serving as the exclusive CCA training provider at CS5 East 2026 is a privilege, and we look forward to preparing the next wave of practitioners who will safeguard the warfighter and the defense industrial base,” said Ali Pabrai, Chief Executive of ecfirst.
Registration for CS5 East 2026 and the exclusive CCA pre-conference training is available here. Training can be purchased as an add-on during conference registration. Applicants should hold an active CCP certification prior to attending. The training is available in both formats: in-person at the conference or virtually.
About CS5 East 2026
CS5 East 2026 is the Official Conference of The Cyber AB, bringing together the CMMC ecosystem — assessors, practitioners, and organizations across the defense industrial base — for education, collaboration, and community. CS5 East 2026 takes place October 22–23, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Washington, D.C. area (Oxon Hill, MD).
Note: The Cyber AB receives no financial consideration or monetary benefit from the training provider’s participation as the exclusive Approved Training Provider for CS5 East 2026. CS5 East 2026 is managed by Forum Makers, LLC, an event production company.
