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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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 requirements are only 6 months away, gain invaluable insights into the CMMC Level 2 certification assessment process from the president of KLC Consulting, Kyle Lai, a seasoned CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA). This informative session will… 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 CMMC-PNW one-day conference on August 20th in Suquamish, WA. With CMMC 2.0 compliance becoming mandatory for all DoD contracts starting in 2025, understanding and implementing these new requirements is critical for businesses in the defense… 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. We’re excited to announce that KLC Consulting’s President & CISO, Kyle Lai, will be a featured speaker at CMMC Day 2024 on May 6th at The Hotel UMD in College Park, Maryland. At 11:20 AM,… 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 rolling out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, and for software developers who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — it’s a game-changer. But fear not! KLC Consulting, a CMMC, C3PAO certified consultancy, is here… 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 Help SMB’s Join KLC Consulting’s President and CISO, Kyle Lai, at the upcoming CMMC Midwest Conference in Wichita, Kansas on April 26th, 2024. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights from a C3PAO… 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 C3PAO Assessor” on Wednesday, April 17th at 2:00 to 3:00pm ET. Kevin Hancock, Director of Sales Engineering at Exostar will host this session as we delve into what to expect during a Cybersecurity Maturity Model… 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 understanding of CMMC 2.0 is essential for success. Join us at the CIC 2024 Conference, where Kyle Lai, President of the DoD-authorized C3PAO firm KLC Consulting, will illuminate the particular CMMC requirements for your industry.… Read More »
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Kyle Lai to Present at the NAPEX Spring 2024 Conference
CMMC Update and Tools to Assist Your Clients We are thrilled to announce that Kyle Lai, President of KLC Consulting, a DoD-authorized C3PAO firm, will be presenting at the NAPEX Spring 2024 Conference on March 13th. His session, titled “CMMC Update and Tools to Assist Your Clients,” promises to be a valuable resource for businesses… Read More »
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Answers to Your Questions About CMMC
On December 26, 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense published in the Federal Register the highly-anticipated CMMC Proposed Rule to usher in the CMMC 2.0 program. If you’re a DoD contractor or subcontractor, 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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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.
