Thoughts From The Deck

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Customer Responsibility Matrix For CMMC

Hi, I'm John Hill, CEO of TechSage Solutions, coming to you from our Strategic Planning deck. Today, we're...

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Continuation

As you can probably hear in the background as National Cybersecurity Month comes to a close for this year. It...

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

I hope you've all been participating in at least some kind of educational activities to help increase your awareness...

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Thoughts From the Deck