CMMC Proof
by Derrich Phillips
How to Launch a CMMC Career From Scratch (My 5-Step Blueprint)
About this podcast
Welcome to the CMMC Proof Podcast, strategically commanded by Derrich Phillips, a battle-hardened cybersecurity veteran, Certified CMMC Assessor, and Provisional Instructor.
Our mission: to navigate the complex battleground of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), with a tactical focus on the unique challenges and breakthrough strategies within the academies of higher education.
Each episode is a strategic operation, featuring elite conversations with the foremost commanders in cybersecurity – CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs from prestigious research universities.
We strategize on crucial topics, including:
- Maneuvering through the intricate terrains of CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance in the academic sector.
- Decoding encrypted messages of best practices and lessons from the cybersecurity trenches in higher education.
- Outflanking cyber threats to protect sensitive research data and intellectual property.
- Deploying AI and cutting-edge tech for fortified cybersecurity defenses.
At the CMMC Proof Podcast, our goal is to transform compliance from a battlefield into a training ground for cybersecurity excellence in academia. We equip university leaders and IT warriors with the intelligence and arsenal needed to turn cybersecurity challenges into opportunities for victory and innovation.
Join us in the CMMC Proof Podcast for mission-critical insights and actionable intelligence that prepare you for a future where cybersecurity is the stronghold of academic and research success.
Salute to a future where cybersecurity compliance is your university's shield and spear in the digital age.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- How to Launch a CMMC Career From Scratch (My 5-Step Blueprint) · 52 minAre you trying to figure out how to launch a cybersecurity career from scratch without wasting months on the wrong certifications or waiting for someone to hire you? In this…
- From 18-Year-Old IT Intern to Compliance Analyst at 21: Here is the Playbook · 24 minHow do you leap from a low-level IT internship at 18 to landing a specialized compliance role at a leading CMMC Managed Service Provider (MSP) by age 21? This is the exact…
- Defense Contractors: Before You Buy Microsoft GCC High, Listen to This · 34 minAre you about to spend six figures on a massive, painful Microsoft GCC High migration just to check the CMMC box? Stop and watch this live CMMC Space demo first. For small and…
- Is This 19-Year-Old the World's Youngest CCA? (The Ultimate CMMC Career Roadmap) · 24 minIs age just a number in the high-stakes world of cybersecurity? In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, Derrich Phillips sits down with Sam Sporidis, a 19-year-old…
- How to Get CMMC Compliant Self Assessment in 24 Hours: NtelSec CUI Vault Demo · 29 minAchieving a CMMC Compliant Self-Assessment in 24 hours is a bold claim, but as discussed in the CMMC Proof Podcast with Justin Paquette (CTO of NtelSec), it is technically…
- How to Start Your CMMC Career with No Experience (CCP, CCA, LCCA, CCI) · 31 minThink you need to be a cybersecurity guru to enter the CMMC ecosystem? Think again. With over 200,000 companies needing support and Phase 1 in full effect, the Department of…
- From Help Desk to CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA): A 25-Year Career Blueprint · 26 minWe often hear that the cybersecurity talent gap is a "shortage of people." The truth? It is a shortage of professionals who can bridge the gap between technical theory and…
- How a Small Business Achieved CMMC Level 2 Certification in Record Time and at Low Cost · 43 minThis is a powerful CMMC success story that proves compliance doesn't have to take 12-18 months or break your budget. Join your host, Derrich Phillips, as he interviews Josh…
- How a Small Business Saved Over $100k getting CMMC Level 2 Certified · 39 minIs CMMC Level 2 certification a nightmare of confusing requirements and sky-high costs? Not anymore. In this CMMC Proof podcast, Derrich Phillips sits down with the leadership…
- Get CMMC Assessment Ready in a Week for Under $1,500 | ATX Defense Space Powered by Google · 39 minJoin Derrich Phillips on the CMMC Proof Podcast as he sits down with Zach Walker, co-founder of ATX Defense. Discover how their revolutionary CMMC solution is helping small…
- Google Workspace & CMMC Compliance: Secure, Scalable Solutions for Defense Contractors · 27 minIn this engaging episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, host Derrich Phillips sits down with Jeff Brown, Google US Public Sector Workspace Lead, to explore how Google Workspace is…
- Inside the CMMC Assessment Handbook with Its Author, Doug Landoll · 39 minIn this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, host Derrich Phillips sits down with Doug Landoll, CEO of Lantego and the author of the bestselling CMMC Assessment Handbook. Doug…
- Building a Security-First Culture: Lessons from Kruze Consulting | SOC 2 Compliance · 40 minJoin Derrich Phillips, Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), as he interviews Tatiana Marin, Director, Information Security at Kruze Consulting. In this episode, Tatiana shares her…
- CMMC for Manufacturers: Turning Compliance Into a Competitive Edge · 42 minIn this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, host Derrich Phillips interviews Melissa Burant, a supply chain project manager at Iowa State University CIRAS, to uncover the…
- Beyond Compliance: Designing Resilient Cybersecurity for Higher Education · 44 minJoin Emilyann Fogarty, CISO at NYSERNet, as she explores the unique cybersecurity challenges in higher education—from targeted attacks and compliance pressures to limited…
- How UCF's Knight Shield is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Compliance · 44 minIn this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, host Derrich Phillips sits down with Tammie McClellan, Deputy CISO at the University of Central Florida (UCF). With over 31 years of…
- Satisfying CMMC Requirements with SIEM & SOAR Technology · 31 minIn this insightful conversation, cybersecurity coach and instructor Kenneth Ellington provides and overview how SIEM and SOAR technology to meet CMMC requirements, specifically…
- Inside the United States v. Georgia Tech Case: A Deep Dive into the DOJ's Cybersecurity Allegations · 19 minIn this compelling episode, we explore the recent whistleblower lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice against Georgia Tech and Georgia Tech Research…
- Secure My Research: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity in Academia · 47 minJoin us as Will Drake, Senior Security Analyst at Indiana University, dives into the intricate world of cybersecurity in academia. In this enlightening conversation, Will shares…
- Inside the NIST Small Business Quick Start Guide · 50 minJoin Derrich Phillips in an engaging discussion with Daniel Eliot, the lead for small business engagement at NIST, on the latest episode of CMMC Proof podcast. They explore the…







