In this episode Jacob speaks with Dr. Thomas Graham who is a CMMC assessor.

Thomas is the Vice President and CISO at Redspin, and Redspin is the first CMMC Third Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO)!

This episode has a lot of great information for the defense industrial base!Here are some highlights from the episode:

• Redspins' experience becoming the first C3PAO
• Notable changes in NIST 800-171 r3
• CMMC challenges and misconceptions
• Tips for selecting the right CMMC consultant and assessor
• Other countries interested in CMMC
• Each phase of the CMMC assessment process
• What CMMC practices can be POA&M'd according to current guidance
• And more!

Follow Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgrahamphd/

Redspin website: https://www.redspin.com

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In this episode Jacob Hill talks with Jacob Horne from Summit 7!

Jacob Horne is Summit 7's Chief Security Evangelist, and has a unique genetic superpower that allows him to delve into NIST publications & government regulations without experiencing even a hint of boredom!

In the episode Jacob Horne explains the history leading up to the CMMC program, when CMMC may be required, and the significance of the FAR CUI rule!

Here are some key topics we discussed:

• How he started in cybersecurity
• The history leading up to CMMC
• What is rulemaking
• The two CMMC rules we are waiting on
• When CMMC may appear in contracts
• The FAR CUI rule and its importance
• Why DHS and VA regulations were silent on NIST 800-171
• When will the FAR CUI rule drop?

Follow Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-evan-horne/

Summit 7 website: https://www.summit7.us/

Jacob Horne's Deep dive on CMMC rulemaking timeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyLDQxo-YPg

Federal Rulemaking book: https://www.amazon.com/Rulemaking-Government-Agencies-Write-Policy/dp/1483352811/

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In this episode Jacob talks with Dr. Ron Ross from NIST! This is the final of a three-part series with Dr. Ross.

In the episode Dr. Ross shares his thoughts on topics like ChatGPT, zero trust, his top 5 security controls, advice to folks new to cybersecurity, and much more!

Here are some key topics we discussed:

• Top challenges in federal cybersecurity compliance
• How to enable positive cybersecurity culture
• The missing strategic view in cybersecurity
• Zero Trust
• LLMs like ChatGPT
• The importance of managing complexity
• Dr. Ross's top 5 critical security controls
• Career advice to folks new to cybersecurity

Dr. Ross is the author of multiple publications including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and many more!

Dr. Ross leads the FISMA Implementation Project which includes the development of security standards and guidelines for the federal government, contractors, and the United States critical infrastructure.

He also leads the Joint Task Force, an interagency group that includes the DoD, U.S. Intelligence Community, and the Committee on National Security Systems, with responsibility for developing a unified information security framework for the federal government and its contractors.

Follow Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronrossecure/

NIST CSRC Website: https://csrc.nist.gov/

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In this episode Jacob talks with Dr. Ron Ross from NIST! This is the 2nd of a three-part series with Dr. Ross.

In the episode Dr. Ross shares a status update on NIST 800-171 revision 3. At the time of this recording, NIST has released the 1st initial draft, and the 1st public comment period has closed.

Here are some key topics we discussed:

• Notable changes in NIST 800-171 r3
• Thoughts on public comments
• Strategy on the ODPs
• Encryption (FIPS 140) control ODP
• Independent Assessment control
• Security Protection Assets
• Implementation examples

Dr. Ross is the author of multiple publications including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and many more!

Dr. Ross leads the FISMA Implementation Project which includes the development of security standards and guidelines for the federal government, contractors, and the United States critical infrastructure.

He also leads the Joint Task Force, an interagency group that includes the DoD, U.S. Intelligence Community, and the Committee on National Security Systems, with responsibility for developing a unified information security framework for the federal government and its contractors.

Follow Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronrossecure/

NIST CSRC Website: https://csrc.nist.gov/

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In this episode Jacob talks with Dr. Ron Ross from NIST! This is the 1st of a three-part series with Dr. Ross.

In the episode Dr. Ross shares the fascinating history of NISTs involvement in cyber security!

Here are some key topics we discussed:

• How he started at NIST and the projects he has worked on
• NIST's and the Joint Task Force's Mission
• How he convinced the DoD to transition from DIACAP to RMF
• The history of continuous monitoring program
• The origins of NIST 800-171
• Why NIST did not adopt ISO 27001
• The goal of NIST 800-160

Dr. Ross is the author of multiple publications including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and many more!

Dr. Ross leads the FISMA Implementation Project which includes the development of security standards and guidelines for the federal government, contractors, and the United States critical infrastructure.

He also leads the Joint Task Force, an interagency group that includes the DoD, U.S. Intelligence Community, and the Committee on National Security Systems, with responsibility for developing a unified information security framework for the federal government and its contractors.

Follow Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronrossecure/

NIST CSRC Website: https://csrc.nist.gov/

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In this episode Jacob talks with operational technology (OT) cybersecurity expert Joseph Loomis!

Joseph is the President of Secrabus Inc where he performs cybersecurity assessments on Oil & Gas companies to help elevate their security posture and protect their critical assets.

Joseph shares his experiences after more than 15 years in the Oil & Gas industrial control system (ICS) and OT cybersecurity space.

Here are some key topics we discussed:

• How he started in cybersecurity
• The just in time deliverability aspect of Oil & Gas
• IT and OT convergence
• Defense in depth architecture
• GRC Standards that apply to the Oil & Gas industry
• Purdue Model for ICS Security
• His risk assessment methodology
• Interesting stories
• And more!

Follow Joseph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephloomis/

Secrabus Inc's Website: https://secrabus.com/

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In this episode Jacob talks with GRC professional Jonathan Fisher.

Jonathan shifted into the GRC field after 20 years in the military supporting aircraft maintenance, and explains how others can do the same!

Here are some key topics we discussed:

• What GRC is
• How he transitioned into GRC and cybersecurity
• How nontechnical folks can transition into cybersecurity by starting in a GRC role
• How most folks already have transferrable experience
• What GRC frameworks to focus on
• How to use LinkedIn to boost your career

Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfisher11/

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In this episode Jacob speaks with privacy attorney Donata Stroink-Skillrud. Donata is the chair of the American Bar Association’s ePrivacy committee, and has an excellent understanding of privacy laws in the US and the EU.

She shares the impact of US and EU privacy laws on businesses, how they can plan to comply, and much more!

Here are some key topics we discussed:

• The importance of privacy laws
• Differences between EU and US approaches to privacy
• The impact of GDPR and why many consider it to be the gold standard in privacy laws
• Current and emerging state-level privacy laws in the US
• Implications of privacy laws for small businesses
• The importance of only collecting the information you need
• The status of the US's federal privacy law and how it compares to the GDPR
• How GRC compliance frameworks like NIST’s Privacy Framework and ISO 27001 can help comply

Donata's website: https://termageddon.com

Follow Donata on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donata-stroink-skillrud/

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In this episode Jacob speaks with Koren Wise who is a highly experienced CMMC consultant, assessor, and instructor. Koren offers insights from her experience helping companies prepare for CMMC, and gives advice on hiring the right CMMC consultant and assessor for your business - and much more!.

Here are some of the topics we discussed:

• How she got to where she is today
• Common misconceptions businesses have about CMMC
• Who should take the CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) course
• Real world problems and solutions
• What is a CUI enclave?
• Addressing CUI data sprawl in a business
• Joint Surveillance Assessments
• Managing CMMC compliance like a project
• Hiring the right CMMC consultant
• Hiring the right CMMC assessor

Follow Koren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koren-wise/

Koren's website: https://www.wtinetworks.com

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In this episode Jacob speaks with Rick Rosenberry about Cyber Insurance in the context of DoD and government contracting.

Rick is an insurance broker and a CMMC Registered Practitioner, and he explains that not all cyber insurance policies are equal and the importance of working with an insurance broker that understands cybersecurity and your regulatory environment.

Here are a few of the topics we discussed:

• Overview of cyber insurance fundamentals
• Key roles in the cyber insurance process
• How underwriters assess a business's cyber risk
• Critical security controls underwriters want in place
• Benefits of compliance frameworks like NIST 800-171 and ISO 27001
• False Claims Act cyber insurance claim scenarios
• Getting the right coverage to support DFARS 252-204-7012 incident reporting

Follow Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rosenberry/

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