CMMC Events, Speaking Engagements & Workshops
for Defense Industrial Base
EVENTS: KLC Consulting’s President and CISO, Kyle Lai, is a nationally recognized cybersecurity expert with over 20 years experience and is a featured speaker at prestigious DoD cybersecurity and CMMC events. Find an upcoming event near you and stop by to say hello. Or consider booking Kyle as presenter at your conference, webinar or podcast.
WORKSHOPS: KLC Consulting’s workshops cover an executive-level review of CMMC, its concepts, terminology, and applicable FAR and cyber DFARS requirements. Your audience gains an understanding of CUI and the requirements to protect it. Conducted by Kyle Lai, a nationally recognized cybersecurity expert – workshops address common challenges companies face with implementing new technology solution upgrades and offers practical advice to overcome them. Contact us for availability and Workshops pricing.
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CMMC Midwest Conference
Way 1-2, 20252-3 pm EST WSU Tech – NCAT Campus(National Center for Aviation Training)4004 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 We are proud to announce that Kyle Lai will be a presenter at the CMMC Midwest 3rd Annual Conference, a comprehensive 2-day event dedicated to keeping you at the forefront of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification… Read More »
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Lessons Learned on Certification Assessments – Insights from a C3PAO
Wednesday, April 16, 20252-3 pm EST Prepare for CMMC Level 2 Success with Expert Insights Are you ready for your CMMC Level 2 Certification Assessment? Join Kyle Lai, President, CISO, and Authorized C3PAO at KLC Consulting, and Kevin Hancock, Sales Engineering Manager at Exostar, as they share expert insights, real-world lessons, and best practices to… Read More »
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Ask the Experts: CMMC Level 2 Certification Assessments
Wednesday, March 12, 202512-1 pm EST Time is ticking! Gain valuable insights from KLC Consulting’s extensive CMMC assessment experience. As one of the first C3PAOs with completed assessments in the DIBCAC, we’re sharing critical lessons learned. Join our experts, Kyle Lai, President of KLC Consulting and Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), and our newly appointed… Read More »
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When Do I REALLY Need my CMMC L2 Certification?
Join our Webinar Thursday, February 13, 202512:00 – 1:00 PM EST Stop guessing about CMMC! The final rule is here, but do you really know when you need to be CMMC Level 2 certified? Join our webinar, “When do I REALLY Need to Get My CMMC L2 Certification?”, where we’ll unpack the new requirements for… Read More »
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Demystifying CMMC: Strategies For Compliance & Certification
Join our Webinar Thursday January 23, 1:30pm This two-part workshop provides an overview of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program, Final Rule, the current DoD cybersecurity requirements, and a typical journey toward compliance. In Person: 1455 West Loop South, 9th Floor – Suite 904/905, Houston, TX 77027 The CMMC Final Rule is here, so don’t… Read More »
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CMMC Level 2 Final Rule Q&A
Join our Webinar Wednesday, November 20th from 12 to 1pm ET Join our expert panel for a live Q&A session on the top 10 questions about the CMMC Level 2 Final Rule. If you’re a defense contractor, subcontractor, or managed service provider (MSP), get answers to your burning questions about implementation strategies, assessment processes, and… Read More »
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CMMC (32 CFR Part 170) Final Rule Overview: What You Need to Know
The Department of Defense has taken a significant step toward implementing CMMC by publishing the 32 CFR Part 170 rule in the Federal Register. This rule defines CMMC and will officially go live on December 15, 2024. Additionally, the 48 CFR rule, which will update the DFARS to activate CMMC in contract solicitations, is expected… Read More »
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Road to CMMC Level 2 Certification from a C3PAO Perspective
Kickstart your CMMC compliance journey at this one-day conference! Gain the tools and knowledge you need to launch your CMMC implementation project with confidence. Featuring industry experts, including keynote speaker Kyle Lai, President of KLC Consulting, this event is your roadmap to CMMC Level 2 Certification. All attendees will receive a valuable package of resources… Read More »
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CMMC (32 CFR Part 170) Final Rule – Executive Briefing
Join KLC Consulting’s CMMC Certified Assessors (CCA), Layla Paoletti and Kyle Lai, as they provide an executive overview of the 32 CFR Part 170 Final Rule, released on 10/15/2024. This official Final Rule contains significant changes that may impact DIB organizations. For Defense contractors, subcontractors, or MSPs, we will cover the significant changes in the… Read More »
CMMC Speaker & Workshops
Looking for a DoD cybersecurity expert speaker for your next CMMC event? Your company will benefit from a Workshop delivered by a Cyber-AB cleared candidate C3PAO. Kyle understands the challenges of Cyber DFARS requirements and can clearly explain the best strategies and path forward.
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President and CISO of KLC Consulting
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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.
Areas of Expertise:
- CMMC for Multiple CAGE Codes
- NIST 800-171 / CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
- IT Security Advisory
- Information Security Policy Development
- Third-party Vendor Security Risk Assessment
- Certification & Accreditation (C&A)
- Penetration Testing / Vulnerability Assessment
- Incident Response
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
- Cloud Security
- US, EU Privacy Regulations M&A Due Diligence Assessment
- Application Security (OWASP)
Kyle is a guest lecturer at Brown University’s Graduate Cybersecurity Program and Lone Star College’s Cybersecurity program where he also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the school’s Cybersecurity Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree program.
A cybersecurity entrepreneur at heart, Kyle is the creator of the ubiquitous SMAC MAC Address Changer software. Over 3 million users globally have come to rely on SMAC to test and address security and privacy issues. In addition, he is a member of InfraGard (FBI Sponsored), ISSA, AFCEA, OWASP, IAPP, Texas CISO Council and has past certifications in MCSE, DISA System Administrator II.
“You’re [KLC Consulting] the first consulting firm we’ve talked with that has explained CMMC compliance so clearly … Thank you!”
– Feedback we receive, literally every week,
during introductory calls with prospective new clients
Don’t Get Left on the Ground
With limited C3PAOs and a growing number of DIB companies requiring CMMC Level 2 certification, securing your assessment spot is crucial. Reserve your assessment with KLC Consulting today and avoid delays.
