Cyberspin
A podcast to help you navigate CMMC.
Episodes
In this live CMMC Connect session, Redspin’s experts tackle audience questions head-on: How soon after 48 CFR finalization will CMMC Level 2 show up in contracts? What’s the best way to secure printers in hybrid work environments? And what happens when CMMC shortfalls trigger False Claims Act investigations? Tune in for real-world answers, practical tips, and a candid look at the signals DoD contractors can’t afford to miss.
In this episode, we unpack one of the most common questions in the CMMC space: What actually triggers a reassessment? From changes in CUI flow to infrastructure shifts and company acquisitions, we break down when you might need to re-certify—and what’s still awaiting clarity from the DoD.
We also share lessons learned from the field, including common missteps organizations are making in cloud environments. Misconfigured policies, ...
Big moves in CMMC rulemaking are happening, and the signals from DoD leadership are loud and clear. In this episode, we break down the recent milestone that sent 48 CFR to OIRA for final review, the critical July 18th memo from THEE Secretary of Defense, and what it all means for the Defense Industrial Base. We’ll talk terminology ("effective" vs. "enforceable"), and timelines for contractors.
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In this CMMC Connect replay episode, we dive into the most pressing questions facing the Defense Industrial Base right now. Kicking things off with a state-of-the-ecosystem update, our panel tackles the big-ticket items—how much CMMC actually costs, where we are in the implementation timeline, and how many assessments have already been completed. We also break down the current stats on authorized C3PAOs and certified professionals...
This month, our expert panel tackles the real-world challenges of CMMC compliance, from getting started and surviving assessments to sustaining success. We break down training must-haves, insider threat risks, MFA requirements, retroactive CUI headaches, and how tools like VDI and FedRAMP fit into your strategy. Tune in for practical tips, pitfalls to avoid, and audience Q&A that dives into the details you actually care about.
...With headlines swirling about the new DoD nominee reviewing 48 CFR( the rule that puts CMMC in contracts), is CMMC on the chopping block? Rob Teague, Dr. Thomas Graham, and special guest David Bailey break down the headlines and clear up the confusion.
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- Preparing for CMMC assessments
- The implications of using AI in compliance
- Requirements for cloud services.
The session also addresses common questions regarding vulnerability data, SPRS compliance, and th...
This month, we break down the FAR CUI proposed rule and what it means for your CMMC readiness. Our experts, Phil, Les, Dr. Thomas, Rob, and Jeremy, tackle key topics, including:
- Security awareness training – Who needs it and why?
- Reporting requirements – What’s changing and how to stay compliant.
- Assessment costs – What impacts pricing and how to save money.
- GRC tools & cloud compliance – Choosing the right solutions.
They discuss the surprises in the recently published proposed FAR CUI rule, the status of the 48 CFR rule (CMMC in contracts) and when to expect it to be finalized, as well as what CMMC Level 3 means for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and where to start.
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In this episode of Cyberspin, we bring you a replay of December’s CMMC Connect session, featuring an engaging discussion with our CCPs and CCAs: Jeremy Meyers, Rob Teague, Dr. Thomas Graham, and Belen Coleman. The team tackles audience questions, dives into the implications of the finalized and in effect 32 CFR rule, and explores practical strategies for achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance.
Key topics include:
- Prepari...
In this special episode, Robert Hill, CEO at Cyturus, shares the inside scoop from his discussion with Representative Gary Palmer’s staff about Palmer’s joint resolution disapproving the CMMC rule.
Learn what this resolution means for DoD contractors, how it could impact compliance efforts, and why staying focused on the path to compliance is more important than ever.
Listen to clarify the implications and next steps for navi...
This episode shares October’s CMMC Connect session, which features special guest Matt King, Belcan's Chief Security and Data Officer, alongside Jeremy Mares and Robert Teague from Redspin.
The team breaks down the latest CMMC updates, including insights on the finalized 32 CFR timeline, tips for defining CUI, and new requirements for MSP and ESP certifications.
They also tackle audience questions on key topics like scoping, trainin...
This episode is a replay of the latest CMMC Connect session, where we tackle critical updates on CMMC rulemaking, public comments, and timelines. It features insights from the "Queen of CMMC" Tara Lemieux, Rob Teague, who joins us live from NCS, and cloud security expertise from Steve Akers.
We dive into essential tips for compliance, Cloud environments, the 48 CFR rule, and what small businesses need to know as 2025 approaches. Do...
In this month's episode, we revisit the August CMMC Connect session, where Jeremy, Thomas, and Rob discuss the latest updates and questions surrounding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Tune in as we cover key topics, including the anticipated timeline for CMMC certification requirements, recent developments like the 32 CFR and 48 CFR publications, and the cost implications for small businesses aiming for CMMC...
As part of our CMMC Connect Series of the Cyberspin Podcast, this episode presents a replay of our latest CMMC Connect session. Listen as Jeremy Mares, Tara Lemieux, Dr. Thomas Graham, and Rob Teague as they tackle audience questions on essential CMMC topics:
- CMMC Implementation strategies
- How to ensure suppliers and subcontractors protect sensitive data and are tackling CMMC
- Addressing requirements for small businesses...
In this episode of the Cyberspin Podcast's CMMC Connect Series, we present a replay of our latest CMMC Connect session. Join Tara Lemieux, Dr. Thomas Graham, and Rob Teague as they answer audience questions on key CMMC topics, including NIST 800-171 Rev. 3 timelines, the impact of encryption on CUI, prime-to-subcontractor flow-down requirements and responsibilities, CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) courses, and more.
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