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Climbing Mount CMMC
Our podcast is dedicated to supporting MSPs/MSSPs and the companies that engage with them. We aim to maintain transparency throughout our journey, especially as we pursue our level two certification. While only a few MSPs are actively participating, we hope this podcast will inspire more involvement.
We have many guests from different branches of the CMMC ecosystem who are professional in their fields. These guests include Brian Hubbard, Joy Beland, Amira Armond and many more!
Episodes
Climbing Mount CMMCHow to Train Your Team on CMMC (Documentation, Data Flows, etc.)
In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra from MSP Axiom discuss the complexities of achieving and maintaining CMMC Level 2 compliance. They share…
Climbing Mount CMMCUnderstanding CMMC Across Physical and Cloud Environments
In this episode, Bobby and Kaleigh delve into the complexities of physical and cloud environments in the context of CMMC compliance. They share practical…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Will NIST 800-171 Rev 3 Look Like in Practice?
In this episode, Bobby is joined by Logan and Charlie from Kieri Solutions who discuss the upcoming changes with Revision 3 of NIST 800-171, its impact on…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow to Spot a Great Compliance Candidate
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the complexities of hiring a CMMC professional on-staff, covering planning, knowledge, support, and costs. They…
Climbing Mount CMMCTips and Tricks for Cybersecurity Assessment Readiness
In this episode, Kaleigh is joined by Kelly Hood and Tom Conkle from Optic Cyber who share their expertise on the importance of proper preparation for CMMC…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow Will the CMMC Pause Affect My Third-Party Assessment?
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the recent pause in the CMMC rollout and its effects on third-party assessments and C3PAOs…
Climbing Mount CMMC10 Things You Should Know Before Your CMMC Assessment
In this pro tip episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby shares essential tips for preparing for and navigating a cybersecurity assessment, focusing on practical…
Climbing Mount CMMCUnderstanding the 'Class Deviation' and What it Means for CMMC Compliance
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, hosts Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra welcome back Koren Wise from Wise Technical Innovations. The conversation delves…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Does a Prime Need to See from My Self-Assessment? w/ Bo Birdwell
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, we explore the intricacies of the CMMC self-assessment process, including scoring, POA&Ms vs OPAs, and the importance…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow the CCP Prepared Me for My Day-To-Day
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh discusses how the CCP exam components relate to real-world cybersecurity practices and practical tips for…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Needs to Change in CMMC Before Moving Forward? (Part 2)
In part two of this two-part episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss their recommendations and concerns surrounding the future of CMMC…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Needs to Change in CMMC Before Moving Forward? (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby break down the Department of War's decision to pause the rollout of Phase 2 of…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow Do I Study for the CCP Exam?
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh shares her personal experience and key insights from studying for the CCP certification, including exam…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow Do I Continue Self-Assessments Following the CMMC Phase 2 Suspension?
In this mid-season finale episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the essentials of conducting a proper self-assessment for CMMC compliance…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Do You Need to Know About the CMMC Phase II Suspension
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby address the recent suspension of Phase 2 of the CMMC requirements, its implications for contractors, and potential future…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Happens After I Pass My Assessment?
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the critical aspects of maintaining CMMC compliance after you pass your assessment. They…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow To Pass CMMC The First Time
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the complexities of CMMC readiness and the importance of proper preparation for assessments…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Every MSP Needs to Know About CMMC (feat. Matt Travis, CEO of Cyber AB)
In this special episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the intricacies of the CMMC ecosystem with Matt Travis, CEO of the Cyber AB. They…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow To Master the CCP/CCA Courses
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Kaleigh provide an in-depth look at the CCP and CCA certifications, including preparation strategies, course…
Climbing Mount CMMCA Deep Dive into Rev 3: Incident Response (feat. Adam Evans)
In this Spelunking episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Adams dive into the key differences between NIST 800-171 Rev2 and Rev3, focusing on incident…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Qualifies As a "Significant Change" in CMMC?
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Kaleigh explore the recent updates and implications of "significant changes" in the CMMC assessment process…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat is CMMC Inheritance and How Do I Apply It? (feat. Adam Evans)
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh speaks with Axiom's compliance officer, Adam Evans, to explore the complexities of inheritance in the context…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat is "The Game of Chicken" in CMMC? (feat. Lawrence Cruciana)
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby dive into a deep discussion on the complexities and challenges of achieving CMMC Level 2…
Climbing Mount CMMCCyb-Her: Transitioning Your MSP to CMMC Compliance
In this episode of Cyb-Her, Kaleigh shares with Axiom employee, Maleah Adams, her journey from call coordinator to COO, speaking on her experiences in the MSP…
Climbing Mount CMMCWorking with a C3PAO (feat. Fernando Machado)
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Fernando Machado (CCA) from CyberSec Investments shares his extensive experience with Kaleigh and Bobby about the CMMC…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Questions Should Your MSP Be Asking You?
In this episode, Kaleigh and, new to Axiom, Ashton Guerra discuss the critical questions organizations seeking CMMC Level 2 certification (OSCs) should ask…
Climbing Mount CMMCA Deep Dive into Rev 3: Awareness & Training
In this new series we like to call "Spelunking", Bobby and Kaleigh explore the updates in NIST 800-171 Revision 3, focusing on the differences from Rev 2…
Climbing Mount CMMCThe Ultimate Guide to a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment
In the season 5 premiere of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby share practical, boots-on-the-ground insights on implementing CMMC self-assessments…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow to Build CMMC as an MSP
In the season 4 finale of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby share their extensive experience navigating the complexities of achieving CMMC Level 2…
Climbing Mount CMMCThe Concept of "Grace" in Building CMMC
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the concept of grace within the CMMC framework, particularly focusing on the NIST 800-171…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Does NIST 800-171 Rev 3 Mean for MSPs?
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Adam discuss the implications of Rev3 for MSPs in the context of CMMC. They explore the challenges MSPs face…
Climbing Mount CMMCThe Importance of POA&M Remediation
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Adam discuss the intricacies of Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) in the context of cybersecurity…
Climbing Mount CMMCExploring the 5 Stages of CMMC Grief
In this episode of Climbing Mounts CMMC, hosts Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra discuss the five stages of grief related to the CMMC compliance journey. They…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Classifies an Organization as a Cloud Service Provider?
In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd, Bobby Guerra, and Adam Evans discuss the complexities surrounding Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and Managed Service Providers…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow to Use ODVs Internally
In this episode, the hosts discuss the significant changes introduced in NIST 800-171 Rev 3, focusing on the transition from Rev 2 to Rev 3, the importance of…
Climbing Mount CMMCBreaking Down NIST 800-171 Rev 3 Implementation
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby are joined by Axiom's own, Adam Evans, to discuss the significant changes introduced in NIST 800-171 Rev 3, focusing on the…
Climbing Mount CMMCThe Right Way to Safeguard Physical CUI
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the complexities of managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the framework of CMMC compliance. They…
Climbing Mount CMMCIs Your Service Provider Prepared for CMMC?
In this episode of "Climbing Mount CMMC," hosts Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra delve into the intricacies of preparing for a CMMC Level 2 assessment…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Does Proper CMMC Self-Attestation Look Like?
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, hosts Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the critical topic of self-attestation for CMMC level two requirements. They explore…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow to Prepare for CMMC in 2026
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the significant changes and challenges that companies will face in 2026 regarding CMMC compliance. They delve into…
Climbing Mount CMMCDo I Need to be CMMC Level 2 Certified as an MSP?
In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra discuss the intricacies of change management within Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and its critical role in…
Climbing Mount CMMCAchieving Cross-Team Alignment for CMMC Readiness
In this conversation, Dy Edington discusses the essence of CMMC, emphasizing that it is not merely about following specific procedures but about achieving…
Climbing Mount CMMCInside the CCP Course as a CMMC Beginner
In this episode, Bobby interviews Axiom's Marketing Coordinator, Maleah Adams, about her experience taking the CCP (CMMC Certified Professional) course. In a…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhere to Begin on Your CMMC Compliance Journey
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh Floyd and Kelly Hood discuss the essential steps for small businesses to navigate the complexities of CMMC…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat to Expect from a CMMC Assessment
This webinar discussion provides an in-depth exploration of the CMMC Level 2 assessment process, including the phases of assessment, methodologies, and the…
Climbing Mount CMMCThe Best Way to Be CMMC-Rollout Ready
In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd, Bobby Guerra, and Vincent Scott discuss the upcoming rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the…
Climbing Mount CMMCAn Assessor's Guide to CMMC Compliance
In this episode, Kaleigh interviews Logan Therrien from Kieri to discuss the role of C3PAOs in the CMMC ecosystem. They explore the importance of proper…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Does NIST 800-171 Look Like in Action?
In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra discuss the complexities of CMMC compliance, focusing on NIST 800-171 controls, self-assessments, risk reviews…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow to Avoid a "Not Met" During a CMMC Assessment
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the intricacies of the CMMC Level 2 assessment process, focusing on what to do when faced with a 'not met' status…
Climbing Mount CMMCShould I Go Through CMMC With My MSP?
In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra discuss the complexities of navigating CMMC Level 2 certification and assessments, particularly focusing on the…
Climbing Mount CMMCCracking the Code of Vulnerability Management
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh and Bobby delve into the intricacies of vulnerability scanning, particularly in the context of CMMC Level 2…
Climbing Mount CMMCUnderstanding the Language of CMMC Assessors
In this episode, Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the complexities of navigating the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) space, particularly focusing on the Cybersecurity…
Climbing Mount CMMCA Deep Dive Into 48 CFR and How Organizations Can Prepare
48 CFR IS HERE! And we have a lot to talk about. In this episode, Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the recent release of 48 CFR and its implications for contractors…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Every Organization Needs to Know About Data Flow
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the critical role of data flow diagrams in system security plans, particularly in the context of CMMC compliance…
Climbing Mount CMMCHow the CRM Powers CMMC Compliance
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby delve into the intricacies of Customer Responsibility Matrices (CRMs) within the context of CMMC compliance. They discuss…
Climbing Mount CMMCBreaking Down the CMMC System Security Plan
This protips podcast episode is extra special! It includes clips from our webinar delving into the intricacies of system security plans (SSPs), emphasizing…
Climbing Mount CMMCCMMC Implementation from a Contractor's Perspective
In this episode, Kaleigh interviews Dy Edington, the Director of Information Security at AV (formally BlueHalo), about her journey through the CMMC Level 2…
Climbing Mount CMMCWhat Is a POA&M? (And What It Isn't)
In this first episode of Season 4 of Climbing Mount CMMC, Bobby and Kaleigh discuss the intricacies of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) in the context…
Climbing Mount CMMCAre You Wasting Your Time With CMMC?
*Spoiler Alert* CMMC is real and it's happening right now. In this episode, Kaleigh Floyd and Bobby Guerra discuss the critical aspects of CMMC compliance for…
Climbing Mount CMMC5 Things We Would Change About CMMC
In this episode, Bobby and Kaleigh discuss five significant changes they believe could be made to the CMMC ecosystem. They explore the thought of C3PAOs to…