In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, filmed live at #CUICON 2025, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Chuck Orlowski, BISO/CISO at GE Vernova, to discuss the challenges of managing CMMC compliance at enterprise scale.

Chuck shares how his team is driving cultural change across one of the world’s largest energy portfolios while tackling CMMC readiness internally and throughout their supply chain. He speaks candidly about what’s still unclear from the DoD, the risks of ignoring contract implications, and why smaller contractors need shared solutions to survive the cybersecurity demands being pushed downstream.

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In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, filmed live at #CUICON 2025, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Fernando Machado, Managing Principal and CISO at CyberSec Investments, to share lessons from the first wave of official CMMC Level 2 assessments.

Fernando explains how the landscape has changed now that C3PAOs are actively certifying OSCs, what contractors should expect during scheduling, and what happens if you’re not ready. He also addresses the nuances around significant changes to a system post-certification — and what still needs clarification from the DoD.

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In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, filmed live at #CUICON 2025, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Carter Schoenberg, Vice President & Chief Cybersecurity Officer at SoundWay Consulting, to discuss the often-misunderstood divide between DFARS contract requirements and CMMC Level 2 assessments.

Carter shares what he’s seen across dozens of readiness reviews and client assessments—including how organizations are still falling short when it comes to incident response planning, asset inventory, and understanding their obligations. He also explains why contractors should be getting on a C3PAO’s schedule sooner rather than later—before the demand outpaces capacity.

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In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, recorded live at #CUICON 2025, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Steven Molter, Solutions Architect at IntelliGRC, to explore what’s actually happening inside CMMC Level 2 assessments right now.

Steven shares what he’s seeing across multiple client engagements, including inconsistencies between C3PAOs, scoping guidance that’s still evolving, and practical strategies for addressing tough requirements like continuous monitoring. He also highlights how IntelliGRC is helping organizations ditch spreadsheet chaos and stay organized for audit success.

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In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, recorded live at #CUICON 2025, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Matthew Titcombe, CEO & Sr. Information Security Consultant at Peak InfoSec, to share real-world insights from the early days of CMMC through where things stand in 2025.

Matthew discusses his experiences as one of the first C3PAOs, the growing demand for in-person collaboration and education in the cybersecurity space, and the evolving expectations from primes within the Defense Industrial Base. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what’s next for CUICON and Peak InfoSec’s content series, including “As the CMMC Churns” and “CMMC Group Therapy.”

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In this special episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by George Perezdiaz, Director of Advisory Services at Cuick Trac, to discuss the future of CMMC and FedRAMP compliance—recorded live from #CUICON 2025.

George shares insights into how FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency is shaping the cybersecurity landscape for DoD contractors, the latest updates on CMMC, and what businesses need to know about evolving compliance regulations. They also break down the critical difference between incident response vs. incident awareness and why planning ahead is key to staying compliant.

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Stephen Pratt, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Programs, Cyber Risk & Compliance Sector at Sentar, to discuss the biggest pitfalls organizations face when preparing for CMMC assessments.

Stephen shares key insights on why contractors struggle with scoping, documentation, and cloud service provider compliance, and how early preparation and mock assessments can prevent certification failures.

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In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Bryan Rosensteel, Head of Public Sector Product Marketing at Wiz, to discuss how Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) are transforming CMMC compliance and cloud security.

Bryan explains what CNAPP is, how it consolidates multiple security functions into a unified platform, and why it’s becoming essential for organizations managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in cloud environments. He also shares insights on how automation and real-time risk visibility can simplify audit preparation and improve security posture for defense contractors.

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In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Jeff Baldwin, Chief Information Security Officer, and George Perezdiaz, Director of Compliance Advisory, to discuss Cuick Trac’s achievement of FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency. They explore what this milestone means for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), its impact on CMMC compliance, and how it strengthens cybersecurity within the Defense Industrial Base.

Jeff and George break down the importance of third-party validation, how FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency aligns with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements, and how Cuick Trac’s secure enclave provides a managed solution for achieving compliance efficiently.

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In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Justin Orcutt, Director of Cybersecurity for the Aerospace and Defense Market at Microsoft, to break down the role of the affirming official in CMMC compliance. Justin discusses the shift of accountability to senior business leaders, the need for annual self-assessments, and the importance of maintaining continuous compliance with CMMC Level 2 requirements.

Tune in to learn how to navigate the evolving CMMC landscape and stay on track for 2025 compliance.

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