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.
Join 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 defense contractors avoid …
In 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 transforming CMMC compl…
In 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 shares his journey into c…
Join Derrich Phillips, Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), as he interviews Tatiana Marin, Director, Information Security at Kruze Consulting. In this episode, Tatiana shares her unique journey into …
In 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 compliance challenges defense…
Join Emilyann Fogarty, CISO at NYSERNet, as she explores the unique cybersecurity challenges in higher education—from targeted attacks and compliance pressures to limited budgets. Emilyann shares her…
In this insightful conversation, cybersecurity coach and instructor Kenneth Ellington provides and overview how SIEM and SOAR technology to meet CMMC requirements, specifically for small businesses.
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In this compelling episode, we explore the recent whistleblower lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice against Georgia Tech and Georgia Tech Research Corporation. This case, which a…
Join 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 the successful strate…
Join 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 updated NIST Cybersecu…
Join us for an exclusive insider's perspective as Reneé Brooker, former Civil Frauds Assistant Director at the United States Department of Justice, shares her insights into False Claims Act (FCA) inv…
In this conversation, Jim Dempsey discusses his book 'Cybersecurity Law Fundamentals' and the current state of cybersecurity and privacy laws in the United States. He highlights the patchwork of laws…
Join us on the latest episode of the CMMC Proof podcast as we delve into the fascinating world of cybersecurity education with our special guest, Spiros Bamiatzis, Department Chair of Cybersecurity, …
Join us for an insightful episode of the CMMC Proof podcast as we sit down with Wendy Epley, an experienced regulatory compliance expert with a passion for export controls and cybersecurity. With ove…
In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, attorney Julie Bracker joins us to discuss her unsealed whistleblower cases involving False Claims Act (FCA) claims for cybersecurity noncompliance against …
In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, Dr. Erik Deumens explores the unique challenges research universities face in securing high-performance computers to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity …
Join us for an insightful interview with Bailey Beckley, Chief DIB Defense at NSA, as she discusses the no-cost cybersecurity services offered to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Learn how the NSA …
In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, we dive into the world of CMMC rulemaking and federal contracting with Shauna Weatherly, President and Founder of FedSubK. With over 35 years of federal pro…
In this episode, we delve into the False Claims Act (FCA) allegations against Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and its research corporation, Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC), fo…
In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, we dive into the world of cybersecurity compliance with Jay Gallman, Risk Advisor at Duke University. Jay sheds light on the challenges of translating tech…