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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 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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VideoFrom Compliance Frameworks to Forward Progress
A practical on-demand session on why CMMC and cyber maturity efforts stall and how to maintain progress between assessments. Learn how teams can track ownership, prioritize gaps, and stay aligned without restarting every audit cycle.
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VideoManaging Incident Response with the NIST CSF
Incident response is more than just a plan on paper. It needs to be something you can put into action. Check out this video to learn how to weave incident response throughout the entire cybersecurity program to build resilience using NIST SP 800-61, Incident Response Recommendations and Considerations for Cyber Risk Management!
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AnnouncementCMMC Provisional Instructors
Optic Cyber has two CMMC Provisional Instructors!
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VideoCMMC Roles
CMMC comes with a lot of acronyms, and it can be tough to understand who does what. In this video, Kelly Hood breaks down the key players you’ll interact with as you prepare for certification and go through your assessment. If you’re new to CMMC or just trying to make sense of the terminology, this will help you get oriented!
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VideoWhere to Begin on Your CMMC Compliance Journey
In this episode of Climbing Mount CMMC, Kaleigh Floyd and Kelly Hood discuss the essential steps for small businesses to navigate the complexities of CMMC compliance.
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VideoWhat’s in your CRM?
Keep hearing about a CRM, but not sure what it is? Check out this video to learn what a CRM should include and how you can use it to help you on your CMMC journey!
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SpeakingProve It: Preparing for your CMMC Assessment
InfoSec World 2025
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