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Nominated for Best of Anne Arundel County 2026
Optic Cyber is a finalist for the Cybersecurity Association's Best of Anne Arundel County award.
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SpeakingGetting to 110 in a World of Chutes & Ladders
CMMC Midwest Conference - Tulsa 2026
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SpeakingCMMC Made Manageable: How to Structure, Prioritize, and Move Forward
InfoSec World 2026
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SpeakingCMMC at Sea 2027
Beyond the SSP: CMMC Assessment Readiness
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SpeakingCMMC at Sea 2027
Chutes and Ladders of CMMC: Getting to 110
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VideoCMMC: Phase II Pause
Heard about the suspension of the CMMC Phase II rollout and wondering what this means for you organization? Check out this video with Kelly Hood to learn what the pause means, what is still required, and what you need to do now.
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VideoCMMC Boundaries
What's in your CMMC boundary? That's one of the most common questions organizations face when preparing for CMMC. In this video, Kelly Hood explains CMMC boundaries, external service providers, and external connections so you can better understand your scope, reduce confusion, and prepare for a successful assessment.
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AnnouncementCMMC Day 2026
Great to have the Optic Cyber team together at CMMC Day.
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SpeakingGetting to 110 in a World of Chutes & Ladders
CMMC Midwest Conference 2026
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SpeakingCMMC Made Manageable: How to Prioritize, Organize, and Move Forward
CS5 West 2026
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VideoFlaw vs. Vulnerability
What is the difference between a flaw and a vulnerability? Check out this video learn why we need to address both and what is required for CMMC.
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VideoUsing Designation Guidance to Understand Your CUI
Do you know your contract contains CUI, but aren’t sure what information is actually CUI? In this video, we walk through designation guidance and how it can help you determine which information within your contract truly qualifies as CUI. Because being told “this contract contains CUI” is not the same as knowing which information actually is CUI.
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VideoCUI Labeling & Marking
Struggling with how to properly mark CUI? Check out this video to get the basics of labeling and marking CUI including banners, designation indicator blocks, and how to use the CUI registries to figure it out!
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Insight Informed by Experience
Our insights are grounded in real-world industry experience supporting standards initiatives, speaking at key events, and providing guidance for complex environments. Meet the experts behind Optic Cyber.