That CMMC Show

Summit 7
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Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7 as he talks with guests from every corner of the CMMC ecosystem.

  1. 1h ago

    0% Interest Cyber Loans for SMB: How to Fund CMMC Compliance

    Financing for CMMC and Cybersecurity Requirements: https://summit7.us/resources/financing CMMC and other federal cybersecurity rules are required to win contracts, but they’re expensive. Full CMMC implementation can run into six figures. Those funds can be difficult to secure, but what if you could pay for compliance with a 0% interest loan? On this episode, Daniel Akridge sits down with Sean Penchoff, Senior Business Development Officer at LISC Innovative Investments, part of one of the oldest and largest nonprofit community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in the U.S. Sean explains the Corporate Alliance for Supplier Capital, a loan fund backed by JPMorgan Chase and about 20 corporate sponsors. It gives small businesses the money to clear cybersecurity roadblocks and win more work. Loan highlights: ✅ $25,000 to $500,000 ✅ 0% interest ✅ No collateral, no personal guarantee, no credit check ✅ No payments for 3 to 12 months while you implement ✅ About 3 months from complete documents to funding Who should apply: B2B or government contractors with at least 3 years in business, around $1M in revenue, a pipeline of work, and a specific need such as CMMC certification, NIST 800-171, IT upgrades, or staff training. Primes, if your supply chain is struggling to get compliant, sponsoring the fund strengthens your supplier ecosystem. It also gives you access to vetted small businesses through LISC’s sponsor advisory committee. 🔗 Connect with the host and guest: Daniel Akridge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/ Sean Penchoff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpenchoff/

  2. Sep 10

    Can the DoW CIO Actually Change CMMC? A Government Contracts Lawyer Explains

    Speak With Our Team: https://summit7.us/contactCMMC phase 2 is suspended, but what does that actually mean for defense contractors?In this episode, we sit down with government contracts attorney Eric Crusius to talk legal and regulatory questions around the phase 2 suspension. If you're a defense contractors trying to make sense of the noise, this is a deep dive into the issues that matter most. We answer:• Can the DoD CIO actually change CMMC without formal rulemaking?• What does the DFARS class deviation mean for NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2?• What happens if FAR CUI moves to Rev. 3 while DoD remains on Rev. 2?• Can prime contractors still require CMMC from their subcontractors during the suspension?• Why the distinction between CMMC and the underlying security requirements matters• How FAR CUI could affect the future of CMMC• Why multiple security baselines could create more cost and complexity for small businesses• What contractors should be watching as the regulatory landscape continues to evolveThe conversation explores what the DoD CIO can and cannot do as well as the tension between the push for a single, government-wide security baseline and recent signals that the DoD could move in a different direction.Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcrusius/Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Jacob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-evan-horne/Find Your CMMC Compliance Path in Under 5 Minutes: https://summit7.us/pathfinder

    Can the DoW CIO Actually Change CMMC? A Government Contracts Lawyer Explains

  3. Sep 10

    CMMC Is Intensifying, Not Disappearing

    Find Your CMMC Compliance Path in Under 5 Minutes: https://summit7.us/pathfinderEven with phase 2 in review, CMMC isn't ending. In fact, the requirements are getting harder. In this episode, Daniel sits down with Fernando Machado, Managing Principal and CISO at CyberSec Investments (one of the first accredited C3PAOs), to discuss what he shared directly with the DoW CIO following recent meetings in Washington. They break down: • Why the "$600,000 CMMC assessment" claim is misleading • The difference between implementation costs and assessment costs • What could change after the current CMMC review • Potential grants, tax incentives, and other proposals for small businesses • Why most companies are still moving forward with certification • How FAR CUI could expand cybersecurity requirements across the federal supply chain • Why continuous monitoring and additional controls may be coming nextConnect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-machado-cissp-cism-cca-ccp-5b5581124/Learn more: https://summit7.us/

    CMMC Is Intensifying, Not Disappearing

  4. Sep 10

    A CMMC Pause Deep‑Dive Review with Brett Cox | Boeing

    The recent DoD CIO memo pausing CMMC Phase 2 certification raises a lot of questions. Is CMMC going away? Should contractors stop preparing? The answer to those is ‘no.’ In this episode, we're joined by Brett Cox, Principal of the Cybersecurity Oversight Office and DAF/CMMC Program Management Office at Boeing, to break down the latest developments and explain what the DoD's announcement actually means for contractors. Brett shares insights from his recent meeting with DoD CIO leadership and explains why this isn’t the end of CMMC. We explore the future of CMMC, the growing focus on resiliency and Zero Trust, upcoming FAR CUI requirements, and why independent C3PAO assessments continue to provide value even during the current review period.In this episode, we discuss:• The DoD CIO's CMMC Phase 2 suspension memo• Why CMMC is paused—not canceled• What contractors should be doing during the review period• Why NIST SP 800-171 compliance remains mandatory• FAR CUI and its potential impact on federal contractors• C3PAO certifications, self-assessments, and False Claims Act considerations• The future of CMMC, Zero Trust, and cybersecurity modernizationConnect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-r-cox/Learn more: https://summit7.us/

    A CMMC Pause Deep‑Dive Review with Brett Cox | Boeing

  5. Feb 17

    Where Cybersecurity Meets Legal

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Michael McLaughlin, Shareholder | Co-Lead, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy | Cyber Policy Advisor | Co-Author, Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining our Democracy and National SecurityIn episode 17 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Michael discuss organizational risks with CMMC, DFARS 7012, & FCA, Michael's book Battlefield Cyber, and more! Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-g-mclaughlin/Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

    Where Cybersecurity Meets Legal

  6. Feb 10

    When CMMC Meets Contracts

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Dawn Stern, Global Co-Chair, Government Contracts Practice at DLA Piper.In episode 16 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Dawn discuss SPRS scores, CMMC & DFARS risks, supply chain flowdown, and more, be sure to listen in! Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Dawn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-stern/Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

    When CMMC Meets Contracts

  7. Feb 3

    CMMC & Research - USC

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Rob Groome, CIO at USC Institute for Creative Technologies.In episode 15 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Rob discuss scoping & implementation pain points, L2 certification process, and so much more! Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Rob here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgroome/Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

    CMMC & Research - USC

  8. 11/25/2025

    AEC & CMMC w/ Christian Schleipfer

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Christian Schleipfer, Director of Information Security, Gilbane. In episode 14 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Christian discuss AEC & CMMC, challenges people face in the industry on their compliance journey, and so much more! Be sure to tune into the full episode to hear everything they have to say. Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Christian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianschleipfer/Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

    AEC & CMMC w/ Christian Schleipfer
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Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7 as he talks with guests from every corner of the CMMC ecosystem.

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  • Creator
    Summit 7
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
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