Compliance Burnout: In Conversation with a CMMC PA/PI

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC), released in late 2021, aims to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with the evolving nature of contemporary cybersecurity threats in mind. But for organizations who have already been operating in the DIB for some time, questions remain: How is CMMC any different from previous DOD programs? What could be the consequences of noncompliance, and conversely, how can the not insignificant cost of compliance be managed? How can an organization find a trusted partner to navigate the CMMC ecosystem? Designed for an audience already familiar with CMMC or other DIB-related cybersecurity requirements, this talk will answer these questions and more. Audience members will leave armed with tangible steps to guide their organization’s decision-making around compliance and investment.

Chris, one of less than 100 individuals officially certified as both a Certified CMMC Provisional Assessor and Instructor, has led CMMC instruction for more than 500 students. He has centered most of his instruction, course development, and practice exam authoring with one of the only 51 officially recognized Licensed Training Providers to date. Chris was one of the first 200 CPNs registered out of more than 2500 active today and is an active member of many invite-only thought leadership bodies such as the CMMC Industry Standards Council and the C3PAO Forum. His positioning on the front lines of the CMMC 2.0 rollout, and his cumulative 25-plus years in cybersecurity, uniquely qualify him to guide DIB contractors through the certification process.