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Cuick 10

The Cuick 10 Podcast, hosted by Cuick Trac, covers all things cybersecurity, from all different perspectives and personalities across the FedCon and Cyber Defense industry. All in 10 (ish) minutes.

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8:13

CMMC as a Value Multiplier

Cuick 10 ·

2025/12/24

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, sits down with Jeff Smedley, retired CIO and CMMC strategy consultant, to explore how CMMC can go beyond compliance to drive organizational value.Jeff shares how his company achieved a perfect assessment score and leveraged CMMC to unlock board alignment, private equity support, and a billion-dollar exit. From cultural transformation to financial metrics, this conversation reframes CMMC as a growth

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12:12

FIPS Encryption, Governance & Growth Strategy

Cuick 10 ·

2025/12/24

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by James Harper, CEO at Quatronics, to break down FIPS encryption, validated crypto modules, and how governance underpins both CMMC compliance and long-term company growth.James shares real-world examples of where small businesses stumble—from improper data mapping to lack of documented roles—and explains how CMMC can be a catalyst for sustainable scaling. If you’ve ever asked, “Do I really need

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11:26

What CMMC Assessors Want You to Know

Cuick 10 ·

2025/12/16

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Brad Taylor, Senior Information Security Consultant at Foregenix, to explore what goes into a successful CMMC assessment from the assessor’s perspective. Brad shares insights from a recent real-world engagement, including how strong inheritance documentation, pre-assessment reviews, and clear traceability helped one OSC complete their assessment in under two days.This episode is full of

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8:49

Can We Standardize Cybersecurity Across Agencies?

Cuick 10 ·

2025/12/09

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Heather Siemens, CEO of iFortress, to explore the growing call for standardization across federal cybersecurity frameworks — particularly for contractors serving both defense and energy sectors.Heather shares lessons from her background in NERC compliance, the challenge of overlapping frameworks like NIST SP 800-171 and NIST 800-161, and what needs to happen for agencies like DoD, DOE, and DHS

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7:28

Getting Executive Buy-In for CMMC Success

Cuick 10 ·

2025/11/25

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Nancy Laney, CEO of Peak Complyance, to discuss why executive leadership buy-in is essential for successful CMMC compliance.Nancy shares insights into building a cyber-aware culture, shifting compliance ownership beyond IT, and the growing importance of executive affirmations—even at CMMC Level 1. She also outlines the risks of relying on a single point of failure, the importance of

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12:12

FIPS Encryption & Governance: CMMC Compliance Without...

Cuick 10 ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by James Harper, CEO of Quatronics, to explore two critical — and often misunderstood — areas of cybersecurity compliance: FIPS encryption and corporate governance.James shares practical insights on what FIPS-validated encryption actually means (and doesn’t mean), where it’s required, and how misconceptions around equipment can lead to costly and unnecessary decisions. More importantly, he makes the case that

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8:07

Hardening What Matters: The Role of Configuration...

Cuick 10 ·

2025/10/30

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, sits down with TJ Hope, Sales Engineer at Senteon, to discuss how configuration management plays a vital role in meeting CMMC requirements. TJ explains how automation, visibility, and environment-specific baselining can transform the way organizations approach hardening—without breaking things or burning out staff.Whether you’re preparing for your first CMMC Level 2 assessment or inheriting someone else’s

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10:49

Culture, Certification & CMMC Readiness

Cuick 10 ·

2025/10/29

n this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, sits down with Dy Edington, Director of Information Security at AV, to share lessons from the front lines of achieving CMMC certification. Dy offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to drive a successful compliance program—from cross-functional alignment to hands-on training and executive support.Whether you're early in your journey or already preparing for assessment, this episode is packed with

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9:10

Legal Meets Cyber: CMMC Through a Contracts Lens

Cuick 10 ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Kayli Keough, US Government Contract Compliance Counsel at Collins Aerospace. Kayli shares her unique perspective as a legal and contracts professional navigating the world of cybersecurity compliance.They discuss how legal, contracts, and cyber teams can collaborate more effectively, the growing importance of compliance across global frameworks, and how CMMC is changing the conversation within

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8:06

Why Every Contractor Needs a Mock Assessment

Cuick 10 ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Eric Levitas, Vice President of Business Development at ControlCase, to unpack why mock assessments are more critical than ever for defense contractors navigating CMMC.Eric explains the most common mistakes he sees contractors make when jumping straight into their C3PAO audit, how to properly prepare your scope and documentation, and what the mock assessment process really looks like from a

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10:20

Mapping CMMC to Business Value

Cuick 10 ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by Matt Hoeper, Director of Commercial/Cybersecurity at Edwards Performance Solutions, to unpack how cybersecurity leaders can better align their CMMC programs with business goals.Matt explains why CMMC should be positioned not just as a regulatory requirement, but as a strategic business investment. From reducing operational risk to building customer trust, this episode provides clear guidance on how to tie technical

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9:49

Customer Responsibility Matrix in CMMC

Cuick 10 ·

2025/10/07

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Tom Conkle, CEO of Optic Cyber Solutions, to discuss the often-overlooked importance of the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) in CMMC compliance.Tom shares firsthand experience from CMMC readiness engagements where organizations mistakenly assumed their MSPs had implemented necessary controls—only to discover critical gaps. He breaks down how the CRM acts as a communication bridge between

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12:47

Balancing Scope, Cost & Risk in CMMC

Cuick 10 ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Prabhat Nigam, Global CTO at Golden Five Consulting, to discuss the critical interplay between scope, cost, and risk in CMMC compliance.Prabhat shares practical lessons on how over-scoping can drive up compliance costs, how to manage subcontractor and MSP risk, and the importance of simplifying your technology footprint within one trusted cloud ecosystem.This conversation is packed with tips for

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10:15

Modernizing Virtual Environments for CMMC Readiness

Cuick 10 ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Justin Hensley, Principal Program Manager at CloudFit Software, to explore how Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is helping defense contractors scale securely.Justin discusses the recent DoD VDI memo and how it has changed the game for flexibility, cloud-first strategies, and scalability in CMMC compliance. He also shares how CloudFit is helping organizations use Microsoft Azure Virtual

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9:47

Starting CMMC the Right Way

Cuick 10 ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, host Derek White (COO, Cuick Trac) sits down with Mike Bramm, Owner & CTO at BomberJacket Networks, to unpack what it really takes to pass a CMMC assessment—and why most failures start by skipping Phase 1.Mike explains the importance of readiness assessments, how the Lead CCA role helps ensure structure and accountability, and why implementation is often more valuable than just getting assessed. He also shares candid insights on DIB contractors still in

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14:42

Trends, Risk & Readiness in CMMC

Cuick 10 ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Michael Greenman, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Deltek, to unpack the latest industry data and FedRAMP developments shaping the CMMC landscape.They discuss the significance of FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency, cloud security documentation best practices, and the must-ask questions when evaluating cloud service providers. Michael also reveals new statistics from Deltek’s Clarity Report, including

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12:30

Building a Human-Centered CMMC Strategy

Cuick 10 ·

2025/09/19

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by Khanh Tran, CEO at Biorn Group Cyber, to discuss how empathy, education, and scoping are at the core of a sustainable CMMC strategy. Khanh shares how his nonprofit roots shaped a mentorship-first approach to cybersecurity consulting and why SMBs often get overwhelmed by overbuilt solutions. They break down how clarity around scope, size-appropriate tools, and human connection can lead to better CMMC outcomes — and

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13:31

Strategic CMMC Prep & Reducing Risk

Cuick 10 ·

2025/09/16

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer at Cuick Trac, is joined by Amy Williams, Vice President of CMMC at Coalfire Federal. Together, they unpack the real value of CMMC preparation—from mapping CUI data flows and understanding current vs. desired states, to reducing scope and aligning security with business priorities.Amy shares lessons from the field, including why SMBs must recognize their role as valuable targets, how user behavior plays into breach risk,

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13:04

Prevent the Pain: CMMC Assessment Pitfalls

Cuick 10 ·

2025/09/12

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Mark DeBry, VP of Business Operations, Lead CCA, and vCISO at Shadowscape, to unpack the top mistakes organizations make heading into a CMMC assessment.Mark shares key insights from recent assessments—including how poorly structured SSPs, incomplete diagrams, and lack of hands-on readiness create unnecessary headaches. He also explains why mock assessments and mastering the CMMC Assessment Guide

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11:06

Mock Assessments, MSPs & CMMC Success

Cuick 10 ·

2025/09/09

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by Scott Singer, CEO of CyberNINES, for a fast-paced conversation following CyberNINES' successful DIBCAC assessment.Scott breaks down what organizations should be doing now to prepare — including the role of mock assessments, the impact of managed service providers (MSPs), and the evolving guidance assessors are working through. Whether you're scheduling your assessment or just getting started, this episode offers

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