Move Beyond Theory: What We’re Seeing in Real-World CMMC Assessments
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
(11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT)
Are you ready for your CMMC Level 2 assessment, or are you relying on theory?
As an Authorized C3PAO, our teams at KLC Consulting are on the ground conducting actual assessments right now. We see firsthand the exact issues that stall progress, accidentally expand assessment scope, and trigger costly, last-minute remediation work.
Join Kyle Lai, President & CISO at KLC Consulting and Kevin Hancock, from Exostar for a tactical, no-nonsense discussion. We’ll break down the real-world challenges defense contractors are facing today and share operational strategies you can use immediately to ensure your organization is truly prepared for certification.
What You’ll Learn
- Contractual Reality: A clear look at DoD requirements and what prime contractors genuinely expect regarding CMMC Level 2 flow-down.
- View from the Field: Direct observations and trends from our current assessment activity and readiness preparation efforts.
- Gap Remediation: Practical, proven ways to identify and close common compliance and readiness gaps before your assessor arrives.
- Live Audience Q&A: Bring your toughest CMMC questions and get answers straight from an active C3PAO.
Gain valuable guidance from experienced practitioners who work directly with organizations navigating the CMMC assessment process.
Kevin Hancock
Sr. Director of Solutions Consulting and Customer Success, Exostar
Kevin Hancock has over 20 years experience in secure collaboration with distributed teams and Partners in highly regulated markets, leading Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Professional Services Teams across a broad technology spectrum. This has included Agile Development and DevOps tools and practices; Zero Trust Networking; and Identity and Access Management just to name a few.
Focusing on driving adoption, managing change, and helping customers learn, Kevin joined Exostar in May 2021 and is now Sr. Director of Solutions Consulting and Customer Success.
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)
The CMMC Final Rule is here, so don’t wait to schedule your CMMC assessment!
Secure your CMMC Assessment spot with KLC Consulting, a authorized C3PAO today with a nominal deposit. Get your price quote now.
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 CMMC Certified 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.
