Demystifying CMMC
Facts, Fiction, and the Path to Readiness
November 24, 2025
Austin, TX
6:30 – 8:45 pm EST
Join KLC Consulting at the AFCEA Central Texas November Event for an insightful and interactive discussion on CMMC realities, myths, and practical readiness strategies.
This free event brings together leading experts from the cybersecurity and defense ecosystem to unpack what’s real, what’s not, and what organizations need to know to prepare effectively for CMMC certification. A networking social with light refreshments will follow the panel.
Featured Panelists
Kyle Lai
President & Chief Security Officer, KLC Consulting
Kyle brings over 25 years of cybersecurity experience supporting organizations including ExxonMobil, Boeing, Microsoft, and the Department of Defense. As President of KLC Consulting, an Authorized C3PAO, he also serves on the C3PAO Stakeholders Forum Board and holds credentials such as CMMC CCA, CCP, CISSP, and CISA.
Thomas Graham
PhD, CISSP, MBA, VP & Chief Information Security Officer, Redspin (a division of Clearwater)
Dr. Graham is a recognized leader in the CMMC ecosystem, serving as Chair of the Accreditation Committee for The Cyber AB’s C3PAO Advisory Council. Under his leadership, Redspin became the first authorized C3PAO, helping countless organizations achieve certification. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Assurance and Security, an MBA, and multiple professional credentials.
Chris Haigh
Founder & CEO, Meerkat Cyber
As a Certified CMMC Assessor, Professional, and Instructor, Chris has deep expertise in regulatory compliance and critical infrastructure protection. He co-authored Microsoft’s Level 2 CMMC Implementation Guide and regularly advises organizations across the defense and energy sectors.
Why Attend
- Gain firsthand insights from top CMMC experts
- Understand the most common misconceptions and roadblocks
- Learn actionable steps to strengthen compliance and certification readiness
- Network with peers across defense, technology, and government
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity and compliance.
Kyle Lai
President and CISO
Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)
Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)
Provisional Instructor (PI)
CISSP, CSSLP, CISA, CDPSE, CIPP/US, CIPP/G, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Nationally recognized as a DoD cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in cyber and I.T., Kyle assesses and architects NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance solutions for U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies. He consulted as a security advisor to several Fortune 500 companies and the DoD. Kyle now specializes in developing cost-effective CMMC compliance solutions for: Manufacturers, Aerospace, Engineering, Software Development, and MSP/IT companies.
Kyle’s distinguished career includes consulting for high-profile clients like ExxonMobil, Zoom, DISA, Boeing, HP, Fidelity Investments, Microsoft, Akamai, and PwC. He served as the former CISO to Pactera (a Blackstone Portfolio Co.) and Brandeis University – Heller School. Kyle was also an operations manager for DISA Cybersecurity Portal (predecessor of public.cyber.mil – a department within the U.S. Department of Defense).
His broad cybersecurity expertise spans security strategy, policies, program management, vulnerability management, penetration testing, incident response, business continuity, regulatory compliance, application security, and third-party risk management. (continues)
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About KLC Consulting
KLC Consulting is an Authorized C3PAO specializing in CMMC assessments and NIST 800-171 compliance for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Our team of Cyber AB-authorized Lead Certified CMMC Assessors has a combined 75 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, allowing us to deliver objective, high-quality CMMC Level 2 assessments and readiness services for organizations from Fortune 500s to small subcontractors. Read more about us here.
