In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, host Derrich Phillips sits down with Tammie McClellan, Deputy CISO at the University of Central Florida (UCF). With over 31 years of experience at UCF, Tammie dives into the challenges of CMMC compliance in the higher education and research space. She shares valuable insights on the Knight Shield initiative, which aims to streamline the compliance process while protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

The conversation covers the evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulations, including NIST and the potential impact of future policies like NSPM-33. Tammie emphasizes the importance of collaboration between cybersecurity professionals and researchers to achieve seamless compliance. She also highlights the critical role of program managers and the need for continuous learning and mentorship in the field.

Don’t miss Tammie’s valuable insights on how R1 research universities like UCF are navigating the evolving world of cybersecurity compliance.