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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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 […] 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 […] Read More »
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HOU.SEC.CON. 2024: Learn & Defend
Unlocking Success: Navigating Your CMMC Level 2 Certification with Expert Tips from an Authorized C3PAO Now that CMMC Level 2 […] Read More »
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CMMC-PNW Conference 2024
KLC Consulting President to Speak at CMMC-PNW Conference KLC Consulting President, Kyle Lai, will be a featured speaker at the […] Read More »
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CMMC Day 2024
Securing the Defense Industrial Base Supply Chain at CMMC Day 2024 Sharpen your expertise in managing DIB supply chain security. […] Read More »
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Webinar Event
Demystifying CMMC for Software Developers Are you ready for the CMMC certification challenges, software developers? The Department of Defense is […] Read More »
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CMMC Midwest Conference
Kyle Lai to Speak at the CMMC Midwest Conference on the CMMC Assessment Process and Provides Free Resource Kit to […] Read More »
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Preparing for a CMMC Assessment with a C3PAO Assessor
Join Kyle Lai, President & CSO of KLC Consulting for an Exostar webinar “Preparing for a CMMC Assessment with a […] Read More »
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CMMC for Defense Software: Expert Insights for Certification Success
With CMMC approaching, Defense Software Contractors must prioritize compliance. As the defense supply chain strengthens its cybersecurity posture, a deeper […] 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)
Certified Assessor(CA) & PI (Provisional Instructor)
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. Read more
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.
