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CMMC Phase 2 Suspension Update
What does the Department of War’s recent decision to pause CMMC Phase 2 rollout actually mean for defense contractors? In this video, Kyle Lai, President and CISO at KLC Consulting, breaks down the key changes, expectations, and critical steps Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations must take during this temporary suspension. Key Highlights Covered in the… Read More »
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Conversation From the Trenches
From the Front Lines to the Cyber Front: Meet the KLC Assessor Team What happens when an Army paratrooper, a Coast Guard IT, and a Navy jet engine mechanic sit down to talk about cybersecurity? In this video, KLC Consulting Lead Assessors John Sciandra, Jeff Snyder, and Will Clary swap their service uniforms for the… Read More »
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AI and CMMC Compliance
AI is boosting productivity, but breaking your CMMC compliance? If your team is using AI tools to handle project data or generate code, you might be accidentally stepping into a regulatory minefield. In this quick 4-minute video, Kyle Lai, President and CISO at KLC Consulting, breaks down key requirements assessors look for when assessing AI… Read More »
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What Happens After CMMC Level 2 Certification? The SPRS Annual Affirmation
Organizations that earn CMMC Level 2 certification must complete an annual affirmation in SPRS. This guide explains the responsibilities of the Affirming Official and the steps required to maintain compliance with the CMMC Program Rule. Just earned Level 2 Certification from a C3PAO? Congratulations! Here is your next move. Obtaining a CMMC Level 2 Certificate… Read More »
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How to Choose the Right C3PAO for Your CMMC Assessment
Welcome to The Assessor’s Corner The Assessor’s Corner continues to provide unfiltered, practical insights from KLC Consulting’s Lead CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) on critical CMMC topics. This series is designed to equip Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) with the knowledge needed for a prepared, ready, and successful assessment outcome. Key Vetting Questions for DoD Contracts In… Read More »
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CMMC EIT Methodology
Welcome to The Assessor’s Corner The Assessor’s Corner continues to provide unfiltered, practical insights from KLC Consulting’s Lead CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) on critical CMMC topics. This series is designed to equip Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) with the knowledge needed for a prepared, ready, and successful assessment outcome. For organizations in the Defense Industrial Base… Read More »
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The AI Edge in CMMC Compliance
Welcome to The Assessor’s Corner We are proud to introduce The Assessor’s Corner, the first in a series of articles from KLC Consulting, a C3PAO. This series provides unfiltered, practical insights from our Lead CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) on critical CMMC topics. Our goal is to equip Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) with the knowledge needed… Read More »
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8 Burning Questions About 48 CFR
The landscape for DoD contractors has fundamentally shifted. The long-awaited CMMC Final Rule 48 CFR is no longer a proposal; it goes into effect on November 10, 2025. Therefore, understanding its specific CMMC requirements is a necessity for continued eligibility in the defense industrial base (DIB). This post distills pressing questions and answers from KLC… Read More »
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CMMC is Here: DoD’s Final Push Makes It Real for Oct 2025
New Directive from Secretary of Defense As a valuable contributor to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), you know cybersecurity is a critical component of our national security. Recent actions and announcements from the Department of Defense (DoD) underscore this reality with vigorous urgency, particularly concerning the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). A new directive from… Read More »
Don’t Let Your Security Posture Drift
The Phase II suspension changed the third-party assessment timeline, not the underlying obligation to protect CUI. Use this period to verify your scope, close known gaps, align documentation with implementation, and ensure your SPRS submission accurately reflects your environment.
