Join Optic Cyber at InfoSec World 2026 as Tom Conkle and Kelly Hood share a practical approach to making CMMC more manageable on October 14 in Orlando.
Cybersecurity In Sight
Providing actionable insight on your cybersecurity environment today and a clear path towards a compliant, secure future.
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You can't fix what you can't see
In cybersecurity and compliance, clarity is hard to come by. Seeing where you are is only the start. You need a clear vision for where to go and how to get there.
Evolving technology, complex compliance requirements, and unique IT environments can make it difficult to understand your current state, assess risk, and determine the right path forward. Without a clear plan, uncertainty becomes its own vulnerability.
Optic Cyber brings clarity to your current state and defines the vision forward.
CORE SERVICES
Turn Insight into Action
Understand where you stand, what needs attention, and what comes next. Our services provide clear recommendations and practical pathways to guide your next steps.
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Assessor-Led Guidance -
Tailored, Not Template-Driven
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Compliance + Capability Thinking
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Implementation-Ready Plans
Our Process
Assess
Gain a thorough understanding of your current environment.
Clarify
Identify gaps, risks, and a clear path forward.
Plan
Build a practical strategy for reducing risk and achieving compliance.
Operationalize
Develop a cybersecurity program that works for you.
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“Optic helped us develop a clear Customer Responsibilities Matrix (CRM) that outlines how we support our customers in meeting CMMC requirements. Their team ensured we understood the requirements and worked with us to define shared responsibilities, setting our customers up for success.”
Scott FiliaultVP Operations, LillyWorks Inc. -
“Anyone can read a control or a standard, but Optic helped us translate those requirements into real-world processes and documentation that matured our cybersecurity program. It was a thoughtful, collaborative effort that delivered lasting impact. I genuinely believe in their approach and continue to partner with Optic on ongoing cybersecurity initiatives.”
Plamen MartinovChief Information Technology and Security Officer, Center for Computation Data Science, Open Commons Consortium -
“We had a CRM in place, but Optic’s review brought a new level of clarity. They helped us refine the language, fill in gaps, and make sure it aligned with CMMC expectations.”
Bobby GuerraChief Executive Officer, Axiom -
“Working with the Optic Cyber team gave us the clarity and guidance we needed to navigate CMMC requirements, strengthen our compliance program, and get CMMC L2 certified. They are not afraid to dig into the nuances of a company’s network environment (no matter how unique or obscure) to strategize and implement the best path to completion.”
Associate General Counsel, World Wide Technology
Meet your experts
We’re more than advisors—we’re experienced practitioners helping you understand risk, meet requirements, and move forward with confidence.
Learn more about us
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Tom Conkle
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Kelly Hood
EVP & Cybersecurity Engineer
Trusted by Those Who Define the Standards
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Helped Shape the CCP Field GuideContributed to the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Field Guide and Exam Prep Manual.
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Contributed to NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkSupported the evolution of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and related publications, including NIST IR 8286 and NIST SP 800-161.
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Contributed to a Patented Cyber Maturity MethodologySupported the design and evolution of ISACA's CMMI Cybermaturity Platform used globally to assess and improve maturity.
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We Train the People Others Rely OnEquip assessors, consultants, and security leaders through workshops and conference education that shape industry practice.
