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CMMC Compliance: What Happens If You Don’t Comply?

In this video, John Hill, CEO of TechSage Solutions, explains what really happens if your company fails to meet CMMC compliance requirements. From lost DoD contracts to legal penalties and reputational...

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CMMC Explained: What Every Defense Contractor Must Know Before 2026

In this episode of Thoughts from the Deck, John Hill, CEO of TechSage Solutions, breaks down why the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is enforcing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) so...

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CMMC Final Rule Explained: The Countdown to DoD Cyber Compliance

The world of defense contracting just changed. The Department of Defense (DoD) has officially finalized the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), transforming it from guidance into federal law....

32 CFR, 48 CFR, and CMMC Compliance Requirements and Timeline

32 CFR, 48 CFR, and CMMC Compliance Requirements and Timeline. Key Points on 32 CFR, 48 CFR, and CMMC Compliance Regulatory Overview Two primary regulations: 32 CFR and 48 CFR.- 32 CFR: New rule establishing...

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The Big Picture, What 32 CFR Part 170 Means for You

The Big Picture, What 32 CFR Part 170 Means for You. In this video, John Hill, CEO of TechSage Solutions, breaks down the critical changes brought by the final CMMC rule (32 CFR Part 170), officially published in...

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The Assessment Ecosystem - Who Is Coming To Your Door

Are you prepared for your next security assessment? In this video, John Hill, CEO of TechSage Solutions, breaks down what every defense contractor needs to know under the new cybersecurity compliance...

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CMMC Level 2: Why Your System Security Plan (SSP) Is the Key to Success

I'm diving into one of the most critical — yet often misunderstood — documents you'll need to pass your CMMC Level 2 assessment: your System Security Plan (SSP). The SSP isn't just paperwork. It's...

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CMMC Compliance Starts with a Strong System Security Plan (SSP)

June 08, 2025

In this episode of Thoughts from the Deck, John Hill lays out what he calls the "blueprint" for your CMMC Level 2 compliance: the System Security Plan (SSP). Your SSP is no longer just a compliance...

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Four Key Tips for DoD Contractors Navigating CMMC Compliance

Many DoD contractors still believe they won't be required to comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), but that's no longer the case. Since Q4 of 2024, CFR 32 Part 170 has been finalized...

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