CMMC Compliance Guide
Our experiences inspired the creation of The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast and its accompanying resources. The podcast began as a way to share what we learned through real-world challenges—like helping that aerospace machine shop—and to provide accessible education for businesses navigating DoD cybersecurity requirements.
The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast breaks down complex topics like NIST 800-171 and CMMC into actionable, easy-to-understand steps. Whether you’re a subcontractor struggling to meet compliance deadlines or a business owner looking to secure your supply chain, the guide offers practical advice to help you take control of your cybersecurity journey.
Podcasting since 2024 • 53 episodes
CMMC Compliance Guide
Latest Episodes
How Prime Contractors Evaluate Supplier Cybersecurity and CMMC Compliance
What are prime contractors actually expecting from suppliers when it comes to CMMC and cybersecurity?In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Austin and Brooke sit down with Bo Birdwell from Elbit Systems of America to get t...
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Episode 53
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41:48
CMMC Supplier Questions Answered: Level 1 vs Level 2, Costs, Scope, and Flowdown for DoW Contractors
What do small machine shops, aerospace suppliers, and defense manufacturers really need to know about CMMC right now?In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Austin and Brooke answer some of the most common supplier question...
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Episode 52
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51:32
CMMC Level 1 Self-Attestation Explained: Requirements, Evidence, and Risk
lot of contractors assume CMMC Level 1 is just a simple checkbox. It is not.In this episode, Austin and Brooke break down what CMMC Level 1 actually requires, what a self-assessment really looks like, and why self-attestation witho...
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Episode 51
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42:16
CMMC Scoping 101: The Most Expensive Mistake Contractors Make (And How to Fix It)
Scope is the foundation of your CMMC compliance program and getting it wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes a DoD contractor can make.In this episode, Austin and Brooke break down what “scope” actually means in plain English, why ...
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Episode 50
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35:55
Key Takeaways from the January 2026 CMMC Town Hall: Hard Copy CUI, Scope, and Program Changes
The January 2026 CMMC Town Hall brought several important clarifications and program updates that directly impact Department of War (DoD) contractors.In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, we break down what changed, what ...
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Episode 49
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