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Climbing Mount CMMC

Our podcast is dedicated to supporting MSPs/MSSPs and the companies that engage with them. We aim to maintain transparency throughout our journey, especially as we pursue our level two certification. While only a few MSPs are actively participating, we hope this podcast will inspire more involvement.We are also excited to announce that we will have guests on our podcast who are professional in their fields. These guests include Brian Hubbard, Joy Beland, Amira Armond and many more.

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29:59

5 Questions to Ask BEFORE Choosing an MSP for CMMC

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/02/27

In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra discuss the critical considerations for OSCs choosing an MSP for their CMMC journey and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) contemplating CMMC Level 2 certification. They explore the importance of selecting a qualified MSP, the preparation required for assessments, the necessity of proper documentation, and the implications of client agreements. The conversation emphasizes the mindset needed for MSPs to effectively support their clients through the...

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49:41

We Went Through Our CMMC Assessment (What we learned)

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/02/20

Axiom passed their assessment! In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd, Bobby Guerra, and Adam Evans discuss their journey to passing a CMMC Level 2 assessment. They share insights from their mock and real assessments, the challenges they faced, and the importance of preparation and self-assessment. The conversation highlights the role of auditors, handling findings, and the continuous nature of compliance in cybersecurity. In this conversation, Axiom discusses their experiences and challenges in achi...

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50:52

The Mission Behind CMMC from Three Perspectives:...

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/02/18

Kaleigh Floyd hosts three prominent women in the CMMC ecosystem: Joy Beland, Amy Williams, and Carley Salmon. They discuss their backgrounds, the importance of cybersecurity compliance, and the evolving landscape of CMMC. Each guest shares their personal motivations for working in this field, highlighting the mission-driven nature of their roles. The conversation also touches on the shift in how organizations view cybersecurity, moving from a cost center to a strategic imperative, especially ...

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39:19

How to Create a System Security Plan for CMMC Level 2

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/02/13

Are you starting your CMMC and don't know where to begin? Let's talk about the foundation of your control implementation, which is the System Security Plan. This is not only critical to your business's compliance journey, but it's also a requirement for CMMC Level 2. Adam Evans, Axiom's Compliance Officer, shares what an SSP is and how he created theirs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/ Website: https://www.axiom.tech/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJagoDasNG3Mq...

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23:42

What Does a CMMC Agreement Look Like? (And why have it?)

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/02/06

In this conversation, Bobby Guerra and Kaleigh Floyd discuss the critical role of agreements in the CMMC compliance journey. They emphasize the importance of well-structured agreements to mitigate risks and ensure clarity in responsibilities between Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their clients. The discussion covers various aspects, including the significance of service level agreements, guarantees, handling assessment failures, exit strategies, and preparing for changes in requirements...

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31:45

Becoming an Authorized C3PAO with Koren Wise (Women...

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/02/04

(CybHER: Women in CMMC) In this inaugural episode of CybHER: Women in CMMC, Kaleigh Floyd and Koren Wise discuss the significant contributions of women in the CMMC ecosystem. Koren shares her journey from being a network engineer to becoming a licensed training provider and C3PAO. The conversation delves into the challenges and cultural shifts within organizations as they adapt to CMMC standards, the importance of training, and the balance between motherhood and a demanding career in cybersec...

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25:35

The Assessment Tango (How to speak during a CMMC...

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/01/30

Have you ever wondered what it's truly like in a CMMC assessment? Maybe you've thought about how to speak to an assessor or who needs to speak during certain controls. During this episode, we talk about Bobby's experience and how he prepared himself. Your SSP is your script, read from it.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom.tech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJagoDasNG3MqLqw2Af_ZQKaleigh's: (1) Kaleigh Floyd | LinkedIn

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24:08

Can You Fix Your CMMC Assessment Score?

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/01/23

It's important to be fully prepared for a CMMC assessment by a C3PAO, but what if your humanity kicks in? There is an opportunity to gather more information for your assessor if they allow the re-evaluation. Let's talk about it!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom.tech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJagoDasNG3MqLqw2Af_ZQKaleigh's: (1) Kaleigh Floyd | LinkedIn

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43:36

What Does CMMC Readiness Look Like?

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/01/16

In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra discuss what CMMC readiness looks like, focusing on the necessary steps for organizations and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to prepare for compliance. They emphasize the importance of having a solid system security plan, understanding the roles of MSPs, and the need for clear communication and documentation throughout the process. The conversation also highlights the challenges faced by smaller businesses in navigating CMMC requirements and t...

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29:01

How Do I Get Involved in the CMMC Ecosystem?

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/01/09

Are you new to CMMC and want to know where to start? This is a good place for you. Derrich has a lot of training, resources, and opportunities for others. The CMMC ecosystem is full of resources that will help you along the CMMC journey. Make sure to check them out and get involved!Derrich Phillips: (32) Derrich Phillips, Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) | LinkedInCPN Page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14523710/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom....

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37:50

How We Prepared for Our CMMC Assessment

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2025/01/02

(Season Three Episode 1) It's less than 30 days from our CMMC Level 2 assessment and our MSP has done A LOT of preparation. We'd love to share our experience with all of you. We prepared our MSP to not only service ourselves, but also our clients. Axiom's goal is to be open and transparent with our audience and we hope you all get a lot from this episode.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom.tech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJagoDasNG3MqLq...

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42:35

How to Climb Mount CMMC (for MSPs and SMBs)

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/12/12

You're a business that has two options: Commercial or CMMC?It's hard to fully see the path ahead when you're only at the beginning. Bobby and Kaleigh give a 12 Step process of climbing the CMMC Mountain ahead. This is focused more towards MSPs, but any business, especially SMBs, can get a lot out of this.We hope you enjoy this final episode of Season Two! Stay tuned for Season Three in two weeks.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom.tech/YouTube: https:/...

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35:23

How to Perform a Self-Assessment w/Vince Scott

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/12/05

In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd, Bobby Guerra, and Vincent Scott discuss the critical aspects of self-assessments in the context of CMMC compliance. They explore the different types of self-assessments, the importance of having a System Security Plan (SSP), and practical strategies for conducting effective self-assessments. The conversation emphasizes the need for thorough preparation, understanding assessment objectives, and the necessity of collecting evidence to support self-assessment scor...

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60:08

Dr. Ron Ross Shares His Story (From the Army to NIST...

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/11/28

We sat down with Dr. Ron Ross about his story and how he got to where he is today. He shares what his first job was out of the Army and his health battle while writing publications for NIST. His journey is incredibly inspiring, and we feel such gratitude to be able to share this with all of you.To hear about the man behind the publications, was something truly special.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom.tech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa...

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34:20

The Connection Between NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/11/21

You can't have NIST SP 800-171 without the 800-53 that came before it. In today's episode, Bobby sat down with FedRAMP expert, Karen Stanford, to discuss the connection between the two publications and how you can use this to your advantage when preparing for an assessment. Many of the 800-171 controls can be traced back to 800-53 and it helps give more clarity to the requirements. We hope you enjoy today's episode!Karen's LinkedIn: (2) Karen Stanford | LinkedInLinkedIn: https://www.link...

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28:05

The Purpose Behind SP 800-172 w/ Dr. Ron Ross

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/11/14

Today, Bobby and Kaleigh are joined by Dr. Ron Ross from NIST, an author of SP 800-172 and MUCH MORE. He shares the true purpose behind the document and what the new draft brings to the table. The draft was published on 11/13/24 and public comments are now being accepted until January of 2025.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom.tech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJagoDasNG3MqLqw2Af_ZQ

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48:00

The Implementation of CMMC (4 Phase Rollout) w/ Vince...

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/11/07

In this podcast episode, Bobby Guerra, Kaleigh Floyd, and Vince Scott discuss the complexities of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and its phases. Vince shares his extensive background in cybersecurity, transitioning from offense to defense, and the challenges faced by small businesses in achieving compliance. The conversation delves into the realities of implementing CMMC standards, the importance of incident response, and the future implications of these regulations on ...

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35:07

How the 32 CFR Rule Affects Vendors

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/10/31

In this conversation, Kaleigh Floyd, Bobby Guerra, and Adam Evans discuss the distinctions between Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and other service providers (ESPs), the significance of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and the importance of vendor assessments in the context of the 32 CFR rule. They delve into the necessary audits, risk management strategies, and the implications of security protection data versus security protection assets for contractors and subcontractors in the d...

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51:15

Let's Talk About FedRAMP (What, Why and How?)

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/10/24

Karen and Bobby dive into the complexities of cybersecurity audits, particularly focusing on the distinctions between CMMC and FedRAMP. They discuss operational challenges, the assessment processes, and the importance of recommendations in FedRAMP. The conversation also highlights misconceptions about FedRAMP, the implications of equivalency versus accreditation, and the future of cloud services in relation to these frameworks.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https:/...

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44:10

An MSP's Breakdown of 32 CFR (How does this affect...

Climbing Mount CMMC ·

2024/10/22

Are you an MSP navigating CMMC? Are you a contractor looking for the right MSP for your climb to CMMC? This episode is going to decipher the 32 CFR final rule with those to perspectives front-of-mind.Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the assessment requirements of an ESP, what inheritance is, and how an MSP can prepare to help their clients in the DIB space.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyguerra/Website: https://www.axiom.tech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaJagoDasNG3MqLqw2Af_ZQ

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