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Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Redspin! We’re here to guide you through CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). To mark this important month, we’ll be shining a spotlight on our CMMC guides each week. In this episode, we're excited to introduce Dr. Thomas Graham, a seasoned professional with a unique perspective on the world of cybersecurity, particularly from a Department of Defense (DoD) lens. With experience spanning the DHA, Navy medicine, from the governance perspective, and even a Federal Health IT Award-winning team, Thomas is well-equipped to shed light on the intricacies of this critical field. Join us as we uncover the historical roots of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and "read the tea leaves" of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), positioning itself as a unifying force for cybersecurity requirements across various government agencies. Thomas, an expert in discerning the nuances of language, shares his insights into the future of CMMC and its potential impact on the DoD and other federal agencies. Subscribe to Cyberspin on Apple iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. You can always stream the latest episodes at redspin.com.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Redspin! We're here to guide you through CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). To mark this important month, we'll be shining a spotlight on our CMMC guides each week. In this episode, we chat with John Fitch, Azure expert who works with OSCs in building a secure encalve. John emphasizes CMMC offers significant value to both large and small contractors. It effectively safeguards against advanced persistent threats (APTs), particularly those targeting sensitive national information. Unlike a mere compliance checklist, CMMC prioritizes accountability making it a valuable addition to the future of national cybersecurity. Throughout the month, we'll be featuring Subject Matter Experts in the world of CMMC. These are the leaders who are actively engaged in safeguarding sensitive data within our ecosystem. Join us to learn about their roles, their history working with the Department of Defense, and their insights into the impact that CMMC will have. Together, we can strengthen our cybersecurity defenses and protect what matters most. Listen in at redspin.com or your favorite podcast platform.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Redspin! We're here to guide you through CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). To mark this important month, we'll be shining a spotlight on our CMMC guides each week. This week, Robert Teague explains the intricacies of the assessment process, shedding light on how he assists individuals in preparing for assessment and interviews. Not only does he play a pivotal role within the greater CMMC ecosystem, but he also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of critical information, which is crucial to safeguarding the nation's security in an era where adversaries seek to exploit vulnerabilities and develop countermeasures. This episode underscores the transition effect of CMMC from a reactive cybersecurity standpoint to a proactive cybersecurity approach. Teague's passion and firsthand experience play a vital role in securing this complex puzzle of national defense. Throughout the month, we'll be featuring Subject Matter Experts in the world of CMMC. These are the leaders who are actively engaged in safeguarding sensitive data within our ecosystem. Join us to learn about their roles, their history working with the Department of Defense, and their insights into the impact that CMMC will have. Together, we can strengthen our cybersecurity defenses and protect what matters most. Listen in at redspin.com or your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting a true luminary in the fields of politics, defense, and entrepreneurship - the remarkable Katie Arrington. From her pivotal role as the CISO of the Department of Defense (DoD) where she helped launch the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), to her representation of South Carolina's 94th district, Katie Arrington is a force to be reckoned with. Throughout this candid conversation, Katie opens up about her concerns with the CMMC framework, the clever intent of adversaries, the very real and serious cyber threats our country faces, and why CMMC plays a bigger role than most understand at this point in the game. Tune in and listen as Katie Arrington provides perspective on the world of cybersecurity, defense, and the profound impact they have on our nation's security and business landscape. Her advocacy for national defense will leave you with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this ever-evolving domain. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Subscribe to Cyberspin on Apple iTunes, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. You can always stream the latest episodes at redspin.com.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Redspin! We're here to guide you through CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). To mark this important month, we'll be shining a spotlight on our CMMC guides each week. In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce Jeremy Mares, the first guide you will likely meet on your journey through CMMC. Listen as Jeremy breaks down the various CMMC paths that organizations can follow. Jeremy reminds us that CMMC compliance can vary significantly from one organization to another, and his role is to assist Organizations Seeking Certification in navigating the multitude of options and finding the best path that suits their specific needs and goals. Throughout the month, we'll be featuring Subject Matter Experts in the world of CMMC. These are the leaders who are actively engaged in safeguarding sensitive data within our ecosystem. Join us to learn about their roles, their history working with the Department of Defense, and their insights into the impact that CMMC will have. Together, we can strengthen our cybersecurity defenses and protect what matters most. Listen in at redspin.com or your favorite podcast platform.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Redspin! We're here to guide you through CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). To mark this important month, we'll be shining a spotlight on our CMMC guides each week. In this episode, we're excited to introduce Tara Leimeux, known as the "Princess of CMMC". Tune in to discover the inspiration behind her passion and gain a deeper understanding of the dedication and hard work that has propelled CMMC to where it is today. Throughout the month, we'll be featuring Subject Matter Experts in the world of CMMC. These are the leaders who are actively engaged in safeguarding sensitive data within our ecosystem. Join us to learn about their roles, their history working with the Department of Defense, and their insights into the impact that CMMC will have. Together, we can strengthen our cybersecurity defenses and protect what matters most. Listen in at redspin.com or your favorite podcast platform.

Welcome to Cyberspin, a podcast by Redspin. This podcast is your go-to resource for gaining valuable insights into the world of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, commonly known as CMMC. Listen in as our experts navigate crucial CMMC updates, emerging trends, key challenges, best practices, and much more. Tune in at redspin.com or your favorite podcast platform.

Dr. Thomas Graham and Robert Teague chat about the latest updates and announcements regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Tune is as the two discuss the accidental release of CMMC Level 3 draft, recent rulemaking progress with CMMC now in the hands of OIRA, and give us a glimpse of what lies ahead for CMMC internationally. Listen now to stay informed about the evolving landscape of CMMC and its impact on organizations seeking certification. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

We unravel the world of Managed Services and their role in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Explore the dynamic landscape of Managed Services, focusing on security and cloud solutions tailored to meet your CMMC needs. Whether you're grappling with limited IT staff, budget constraints, or with on-premises systems, Managed Services offer a solution to your pain points. Learn how Managed Services providers, like us at Redspin, with their expertise in CMMC, security and IT, can be the missing piece in your CMMC puzzle. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

Join Redspin's Rob Teague and Thomas Graham, along with special guests Chandler Hall and Steve Pratt from Sentar, as they demystify CMMC documentation compliance in this episode. Discover the critical role of documentation for OSCs and its significance in the CMMC process. Our experts define documentation in the context of CMMC and unravel its constant evolution. Delve into SSPS and its key components, including high-level ODPs, policies and procedures, CUI data flow diagram, asset inventory, and system description. Unlock insights from C3PAOs, emphasizing practices over objectives, and learn the benefits of working with MSPs and RPOs. Explore opportunities to streamline and consolidate policies, plans, and procedures, finding the perfect balance between efficiency and excess. Listen in as we crack the code of CMMC documentation compliance, and discover whether being lean is too mean or if bloat equals gloat. Tune in for a concise and enlightening exploration of this vital cybersecurity topic. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

In this episode, we're going to dive into a topic that has been making waves in the CMMC community - the updates introduced in NIST 800-171 Revision 3 and explore the significant impact for organizations seeking Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) certification. Join us as we navigate through the key changes and enhancements introduced in Revision 3 and how they shape the landscape of CMMC. We discuss the updates, the expanded scope, timeline, and the implications for organizations seeking CMMC certification. Through this discussion and expert analysis, Dr. Thomas Graham and Robert Teague shed light on the significance of this update, providing valuable insights for businesses and individuals navigating CMMC. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the new NIST 800-171 Revision 3 and its far-reaching implications for CMMC. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

In this episode Matt Travis, CEO of the Cyber AB joins us to discuss the latest updates and processes in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rulemaking timeline, as of March 3rd, 2023. Matt breaks down what the proposed rule looks like, how long it will take before its finalized, and more. Whether you're leading your organizations CMMC efforts, are a C3PAO, or simply following along with this important cybersecurity initiative, this episode provides valuable insights into the CMMC ecosystem. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in safeguarding your organization's critical data. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

This episode addresses one topic taken from our top ten list of most common failed practices from the CMMC & DIBCAC High assessments. Today we discuss Non-Federal Organization (NFO) controls, where Appendix E comes into play, updates on the NIST 800-171 rev.3 announcement, and dig a little into cybersecurity strategy. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

This episode addresses one topic taken from our top ten list of most common failed practices from the CMMC & DIBCAC High assessments. Today we discuss your CMMC (and DFARS) requirements around Incident response, how to address the problem of limited resources for small and medium-sized businesses, and cover what actually makes a good communications/response plan. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

This episode addresses one topic taken from our top ten list of most common failed practices from the CMMC & DIBCAC High assessments. Logging plays a major role in protecting an organization's CUI and FCI because it detects malicious activity. This episode highlights logging best practices, learned by Redspin, the first Authorized CMMC C3PAO. Rob and Thomas talk through your logging options (to perform them manually, or use a new/existing SIEM?), what your program needs to include to meet requirements, and what evidence you need to be prepared to provide during an assessment. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

This episode addresses one topic taken from our top ten list of most common failed practices from the CMMC & DIBCAC High assessments. The documentation episode, where we address some of Redspin's most common questions like: Do I need documentation for every domain? How long should your SSP be? Why do we need documentation, and do we still need it with CMMC 2.0? Listen in as Rob and Thomas walk through the documentation requirement, what to expect during an assessment, important documentation aspects you can't afford to miss, and where to turn when you don't know where to begin (we have templates!). Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes!

Redspin's CMMC experts are back to highlight the recent news announcing the start of joint C3PAO and DIBCAC assessments! During the CMMC AB Townhall on July 26th, 2022 it was announced that the first set of certifications will kick off as a joint surveillance program with C3PAOs and DIBCAC. Representing one of the first C3PAOs conducting a joint DIBCAC HIGH assessment, Redspin's Thomas Graham walks us through what the first four assessments will look like, what the relationship between the OSC and C3PAO will look like during these assessments, and will discuss the goal of DIBCAC High. Our experts will also discuss what happens to DIBCAC Joint assessments once CMMC is live and active. Rob Teague reviews what a joint assessment is, what the current projected course is for CMMC finalization, and last Ross Piper covers the release of the CAP. Do you have a question you’d like us to address on this podcast, or would you like to connect with us at an upcoming conference? Send us an email at podcast@redspin.com. Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform.

The Cyber AB and the PMO office recently announced that CMMC 2.0 certifications can be conducted, just not under the “CMMC 2.0” title. The certifications will temporarily be called “DIBCAC High certifications” until the rule-making phase is complete. So, what does that mean for organizations seeking certification? Today Redspin’s CMMC Experts, Dr. Thomas Graham, Rob Teague, and Ross Piper will clarify this process so OSCs understand the way forward. Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes! Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com.

Rob Teague, Dr. Thomas Graham, and special guest Noel Vestal (Compliance Manager at Preveil) join us for this third installment of our "Rumor Control" series to squash the rumors and talk through the challenges surrounding System Security Plans (SSPs). Listen in as Rob, Thomas, and Noel dive into a fun, yet informative discussion on all things SSP. Also, catch a deeper dive into the subject by signing up for our joint webinar with Preveil on March 30th where we will go into even more detail and be able to answer your questions live, on camera. Register for the webinar, or view more details here >> Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes! Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com.

Rob Teague, Dr. Thomas Graham, and Ross Piper join us in this second installment of the Rumor Control series to dive into CMMC CCP training. Listen in as Rob, Thomas, and Ross dive into the facts of CMMC CCP training. They will also walk through recent training announcements that come directly from the CMMC-AB and offer their perspectives and professional insights into whether those of you who want to become a Certified CMMC Assessor/Professional should wait to take the training or not. This episode should clarify your training questions, but for more details, and information please visit: Redspin's Official CMMC Training Website Do you have a question, topic, or idea you’d like us to address on this podcast? Send us an email podcast@redspin.com and we will do our best to cover it in our upcoming episodes! Subscribe to CyberSpin: Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or your preferred podcast platform. New episodes are released every other week and a transcript of each episode can be found at redspin.com.