Cuick 10

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by Katie Dodson, President and Lead Certified CMMC Assessor at Hive Systems Defense Solutions, to break down what organizations need to understand about External Service Providers (ESPs), Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the context of CMMC. Katie explains why organizations oft...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by Katie Dodson, President and Lead Certified CMMC Assessor at Hive Systems Defense Solutions, to break down what organizations need to understand about External Service Providers (ESPs), Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the context of CMMC. Katie explains why organizations oft...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by Dr. Jeff Baldwin, CISO of Cuick Trac, to unpack the latest updates to the Cuick Trac platform — including the journey to FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency, major improvements in templated documentation, and the rollout of ServiceNow to streamline client support and assessment readiness. Jeff shares how Cuick Trac’s ev...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Matt Travis, CEO of The Cyber AB, to discuss the growing momentum behind CMMC Level 2 certifications and how the ecosystem is evolving to meet the needs of the Defense Industrial Base. Recorded live at CEIC West 2025, Matt provides an insider’s perspective on current certification stats, the r...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Robert Hill, CEO of Cyturus Technologies, to discuss how scalable, centralized GRC solutions can foster communication and consistency across the CMMC ecosystem. They explore the challenges faced by large and small contractors alike—from global subsidiaries to 5-person shops—and how modern plat...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Travis Goldbach, Global Head of CMMC Go-To-Market at Amazon Web Services, to discuss the evolution of cybersecurity support across the DIB. Travis explains how AWS helps both large contractors and small businesses meet compliance objectives through FedRAMP-authorized cloud infrastructure, secu...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Chandler Ramirez, Account Executive at Zscaler and former Army officer, to talk about what it’s like breaking into cybersecurity and compliance from the military. Chandler shares his journey, what he’s learning about CMMC, and why a mission-focused culture is what drew him to this space.

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Jerry Leishman, Strategic Alliance Manager at NeoSystems, to break down how organizations should evaluate and select their C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization). Jerry shares best practices for finding an auditor that fits your industry, understands your tech stack, and can gro...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Regan Edens, Founder & Chief Compliance Officer at DTC Global, to explore what’s next for the CMMC ecosystem. From new CUI marking guidance to updated assessment materials, Regan outlines how industry leaders can reduce confusion, enable scale, and equip the next generation of compliance p...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Keren de Via, Chief Operating Officer at Cyturus Technologies, Inc., for a conversation recorded live at CUI-CON 2025 in Tampa. Together, they explore how cybersecurity compliance differs across global regions and why international organizations are often ahead of the curve. Keren shares how c...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Koren Wise, CEO of Wise Technical Innovations, to unpack the hard truths about CMMC Level 2 readiness. They explore why secure enclave deployment isn’t as simple as buying a tool, the cultural shifts required for successful compliance, and how many defense contractors are scrambling under pres...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, sits down with Nick Graning of SP6 to talk about how automation is changing the game for compliance and monitoring. Nick introduces SP6’s Acera platform, which helps defense contractors streamline continuous compliance by integrating with SIEM tools like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel. They discuss how auto...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, recorded live at CUICON 2025, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, sits down with Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7. Scott shares real-world takeaways from Summit 7’s dual-scope CMMC assessment experience and why MSSPs are the key to scaling security across the Defense Industrial Base. They discuss how shared responsibility is changing the compliance landscape, wha...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, COO of Cuick Trac, is joined by Thomas Graham, VP & CISO at Redspin, live from CUICON 2025. Tom shares what CMMC assessments really look like today, including the positive momentum since the rule dropped—and what’s still holding us back. They discuss the current bottleneck with assessor suitability, how official CMMC assessment teams must b...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Derek Kernus, CEO of Aethon Security, to explore the people side of CMMC compliance. They dig into what happens when internal leadership buy-in transforms skepticism into support — and why documentation, visibility, and clarity are critical for success. Derek also shares his experience as a CM...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Tom Tollerton, Principal at Forvis Mazars and one of the first reauthorized C3PAOs under the 32 CFR rule. Tom shares real-world takeaways from the first wave of CMMC Level 2 assessments — including documentation challenges, post-assessment responsibilities, and the critical role of affirming o...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Jody Stoehr, Co-Founder and CRO at SMPL-C, for a conversation filmed at CUICON 2025. Jody discusses how automation is helping defense contractors overcome the documentation burden tied to CMMC compliance. She explains why SMBs often lack a starting point for documentation, how scalable solutio...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Leia Kupris Shilobod, Chief Security Officer at CompliancyIT, to discuss how contractors can build a sustainable and accountable compliance program. Leia shares practical strategies for holding your MSP or MSSP accountable, including the use of Customer Responsibility Matrices (CRMs), quarterl...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Mark Berman, CEO of FutureFeed, for a live conversation from CUICON 2025 in Tampa. Mark shares insights into how FutureFeed’s approach to CMMC goes beyond checklists, emphasizing cultural change, documentation, and accountability. They explore why the RACI model is key to operationalizing secu...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast , Derek White , Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Carley Salmon , Senior Security Specialist at Microsoft Federal , to discuss the intersection of AI, compliance, and CUI protection . Carley shares insight from her experience at DCMA, DIBCAC, and Microsoft, focusing on what organizations need to know about using generative AI tools like Cop...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Vishal Amin, General Manager of Security Solutions at Microsoft, to discuss how Microsoft is helping the defense community navigate rapid changes in security, compliance, and AI innovation. Recorded live at CUICON 2025, Vishal explores the role of GCC High, Microsoft Sentinel, and security aut...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast , filmed live at #CUICON 2025 , Derek White , Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Eric Crusius , Partner and Government Contracts Practice Chair at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP , to talk about what CMMC “Day One” really means from a contracts and legal perspective. Eric explains how compliance expectations shift once the rule is finalized — inclu...

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast , recorded live at #CUICON 2025 , Derek White , Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Amanda Adams , Founder & CEO of GSec LLC , to talk about what really goes into supporting organizations through the CMMC journey. Amanda shares her perspective as a longtime RMF practitioner and consultant, offering insight into the realities of documentat...

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 internal...

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 sho...