Setting the Right Expectations: What Assessors See and Where MSPs Get It Wrong
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Virtual Webinar 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET (30 minutes + Q&A)
Join KLC Consulting and ControlMap for an expert-led reality check on the CMMC 2.0 landscape. As the “someday” of compliance becomes the “now” of requirements, MSPs are finding themselves at the center of client certification decisions and often without a clear roadmap.
This session is designed to cut through the noise of blog posts and secondhand vendor advice. You will hear directly from an Authorized C3PAO Assessor who is currently on the front lines, evaluating organizations for certification. We will bridge the gap between theoretical compliance and the practical realities of passing an assessment, ensuring you can set the right expectations with your clients from day one.
Featured Speakers
Kyle Lai, President & CISO, KLC Consulting | Authorized C3PAO
Kyle is a veteran cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience advising the DoD, Boeing, and Microsoft. As an Authorized C3PAO Assessor (CMMC-CCA, CCP), he provides the definitive assessor’s view on what it takes to achieve certification. Kyle serves on the C3PAO Stakeholders Forum Board and holds elite credentials including CISSP, CISA, and CDPSE.
Dan Fox, Co-Founder, ControlMap | Group Product Manager, ScalePad
A pioneer in compliance automation, Dan focuses on making complex frameworks operational for MSPs. At ControlMap, he helps service providers transform CMMC from a manual burden into a scalable, automated service offering.
Manas Ronghe, Solutions Engineer, ControlMap
Manas specializes in the technical execution of CMMC controls. He will demonstrate how to translate regulatory requirements into functional workflows, from SPRS scoring to automated SSP building.
Why Attend
- Direct Assessor Insight: Learn exactly what triggers a “fail” in a Level 2 assessment and how to avoid those common pitfalls.
- Master Scoping & Enclaves: Understand how to define CUI boundaries to reduce client costs and MSP liability.
- Operationalize Compliance: See a live walkthrough of the ControlMap platform, specifically tailored for CMMC Assessment Level 1 & 2 scoping.
- Define Your Responsibility: Gain a clear mental model of the MSP’s role versus the client’s role in the CMMC ecosystem.
Don’t miss this opportunity to move past the confusion and gain the confidence to lead your clients through the CMMC 2.0 journey.
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.
