HeyJaredCybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Here’s a compelling podcast series description tailored for a Certified CMMC Assessor and Instructor who also provides consulting and implementation services:🎙️ Podcast Title: “CMMC Unlocked: Inside the Cybersecurity Maturity Model”Description:Welcome to CMMC Unlocked, the…
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How CMMC Paperwork Becomes a Costly Compliance Trap (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down how CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance can spiral into massive paperwork costs, false security, and False Claims Act risk when templates don’t match real operations. The hosts also examine upstream over-marking and pre-award flowdowns that push small suppliers into unnecessary Level 2 scope before a contract is even won. Show Notes DoW Requests Information for CMMC Reform Task Force: https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/07/20/dow-requests-information-for-cmmc-reform-task-force/
Question 07 and the Case for Real CMMC Reform (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down how Question 07 in the CMMC Reform Task Force RFI opens the door to structural change, from ending pre-award compliance barriers to replacing bloated advisory programs with direct small-business support. The hosts also dig into DFARS class deviations, safe harbors, and how CUI over-marking is pushing contractors into unnecessary CMMC scope. Show Notes DoW Requests Information for CMMC Reform Task Force: https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/07/20/dow-requests-information-for-cmm
Sixty Days to Fix CMMC: Class Deviations and Real Reform (opens the original)
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The hosts break down what can actually be changed in a sixty-day CMMC reform sprint, from emergency Class Deviations to stopping pre-award flowdowns that burden small defense contractors. They also explore automatic reciprocity, self-attestation, and continuous telemetry as ways to cut compliance costs without weakening security. Show Notes DoW Requests Information for CMMC Reform Task Force: https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/07/20/dow-requests-information-for-cmmc-reform-task-force/
From Compliance Theater to Real Cybersecurity (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down the July 13 freeze, the rise of compliance theater, and how over-marking CUI pushed small defense contractors into costly paperwork and security spend. It also explores a path forward built on continuous telemetry, post-award verification, and the legal risks vendors still face under DFARS and the False Claims Act.
CMMC Freeze: Reform, RFI Fallout, and Small Contractor Relief (opens the original)
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The hosts break down the July 13 CMMC Phase II freeze, the Department of War’s 60-day reform task force, and the immediate fallout for defense contractors facing new uncertainty. They also examine a detailed RFI response focused on upstream accountability, post-award verification, and how over-marking and compliance overhead are reshaping the defense supply chain.
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