CMMC Compliance Guide
Episodes
NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0: How Assessors Actually Score You
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Are assessors judging you on CMMC or NIST 800 171 when audit day arrives?In this episode o...
Top CMMC Myths Debunked: Cloud, Vendors, Firewalls, and MFA Mistakes Explained
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Today’s episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast dives into the biggest myths that m...
Plain English Guide to CMMC Level 1: Basic Cybersecurity Without the Headache
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!CMMC Level 1 Self- Assessment Guide: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/CMMC/A...
Top 12 CMMC Level 2 Requirements Explained: Gap Assessments, Scope, SSP, and POA&M
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Stacey and Austin from Justice IT Co...
Cyber AB Town Hall Breakdown: Legal Lessons, Ecosystem Growth, and CMMC Phase 2 Progress
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Stacey from Justice IT Co...
Highlights from CS5 East 2025: Operation Midnight Hammer, CMMC Updates, and AI Insights
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Get the inside scoop from CS5 East 2025, the largest cybersecurity and compliance event fo...
How to Prove CMMC Compliance to Prime Contractors (Before You Lose Contracts)
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!🎯 Get your Free SPRS Roadmap Session: https://cmmccomplianceguide.com/free-sprs-roadmap...
Cyber AB Town Hall September 2025: Key CMMC Compliance Updates
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!The September 2025 Cyber AB Town Hall dropped big updates for contractors navigating CMMC ...
Handling CUI Correctly: Compliance Risks and Best Practices
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Worried about mishandling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? In this episode of t...
CMMC Final Rule Explained: Deadlines, Requirements, and Next Steps for Defense Contractors
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!The wait is over: the Department of Defense has finalized the CMMC rule, officially making...
The Role of NIST 800-171 in Your CMMC Assessment
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Confused about where NIST 800-171 fits into your CMMC 2.0 assessment? You’re not alone. ...
The Truth About CMMC Enclaves: Pros, Cons, and Compliance Risks
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Thinking about building an enclave for CMMC compliance? Not so fast. In this episode of t...
Are You Really Ready for a CMMC Assessment?
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Think you’re ready for your CMMC assessment? In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Gui...
When ‘Not Applicable’ Can Cost You Contracts
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Marking a CMMC control as “Not Applicable” might feel like an easy shortcut but get it...
How to Make Real CMMC Progress: Even if Compliance Isn’t Your Full-Time Job
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Schedule your free SPRS Roadmap Session and get a step-by-step plan to close gaps and stay...
What You Missed: June Cyber AB Town Hall CMMC Highlights
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!48 CFR UPDATE: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-2/subchapter-A/part-204/subpa...
6 Critical CMMC Questions Every Small DoD Contractor Should Know
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Are you trying to navigate CMMC and NIST 800-171 with a small team and limited resources? ...
CMMC on the Shop Floor: A No-BS Guide for CNC & Aerospace Machine Shops
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Happy 4th of July from the team at CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast! While you're celebr...
Ceasefire’s Here, But Your Shop’s Still a Target: What the DoD CIO Just Told Defense Contractors
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!🆓 Need help getting your SPRS score to 110?Schedule your free SPRS Roadmap Session and ...
Breaking Down the Real Cost of CMMC Compliance for Small Businesses
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Why is CMMC compliance so expensive—especially for small businesses? In this episode of...
How to Scope CMMC Correctly: Avoid Audit Failures, Over-Scoping, and Cloud Risks
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Is your CMMC scope setting you up for success—or failure?In this episode of the CMMC Com...
What You Missed at CEIC West 2025: CMMC Culture, AI Labeling, and Subcontractor Risks
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Missed CEIC West 2025 in Las Vegas? We’ve got your insider recap. In this episode of the...
How to Identify and Fix Your NIST 800-171 Weak Spots
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Are you sure you're NIST 800-171 compliant? In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Gu...
CMMC Day 2025 Recap: Key Takeaways, Real-World Mistakes & What SMBs Must Fix Now
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Get the latest insider takeaways from CMMC Day 2025 straight from Washington D.C. In this ...
Decoding NIST 800-171: Your Plain English Path to CMMC Level 2 Compliance
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Feeling overwhelmed by CMMC compliance and NIST 800-171’s 110 controls? You’re not alo...
How to Improve Your SPRS Score Before It Costs You Contracts
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Is your SPRS score putting your DoD contracts at risk? In this episode of the CMMC Complia...
The E.A.S.Y Framework That Makes CMMC Actually Doable
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!If someone tells you CMMC compliance can't be easy… they’re not necessarily wrong...
CMMC Compliance Consulting vs. DIY Compliance: Which Is the Smarter, More Cost-Effective Choice?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode of The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Austin dive into a key qu...
Your IT Provider: The Keystone to Passing CMMC – or the Hidden Risk That Could Cost You Everything
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode of The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Stacey reveal a critical ...
How the DoD’s Cybersecurity Crackdown Could Impact Your Aerospace Contracts
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!The DoD is tightening its cybersecurity regulations, and your aerospace contracts could be...
CyberAB January Town Hall Updates: Key CMMC & FAR CUI Rule Insights for DoD Contractors
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode of The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, we break down the most important upd...
CMMC Compliance: How to Win DoD Contracts & Avoid Costly Mistakes
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this week’s episode, Brooke Justice and guest cohost Stacey break down one of the mos...
FedRAMP Authorization vs. Equivalency: What Your Business Needs to Know
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode of The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Stacey from Justice IT Co...
2024 Compliance Wrapped: Insights from CEIC East
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode of The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke Justice is joined by guest co...
A Digital War or an Unreasonable Ask for SMB's? (WARNING: SOAPBOX EPISODE)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this thought-provoking episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Austin ...
November 2024 CyberAB Town Hall Recap: Essential CMMC 2.0 Updates for Defense Contractors
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode, Brooke and Austin Justice dive into the latest CyberAB townhall update, s...
A Conversation with an Assessor ft. Chris Silvers
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this special episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, hosts Brooke and Austin Just...
October 2024 CyberAB Town Hall Recap: CMMC 2.0 Updates You Can't Miss!
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this episode, Brooke and Austin Justice dive into the latest CyberAB townhall update, s...
How It All Began: The CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast Origin Story
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes to explore the origin story of the ...
32 CFR Rule Explained: Key Compliance Guide for DoD Contractors
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!Are you a DoD contractor navigating the complexities of the 32 CFR Rule? In this video, we...
Navigating the 48 CFR Rule: Essential Insights for DoD Contractors on CMMC 2.0 Compliance
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Submit any questions you would like answered on the podcast!In this in-depth discussion, Austin and Brooke Justice from Justice IT Consulting break do...