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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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VideoCybersecurity for SMBs
In this episode of the Digital Trust podcast, hosts Christian Redshaw and Rossilyne Tan speak with Kelly Hood of Optic Cyber Solutions.
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VideoCMMC Final Rule (48 CFR)
The 48 CFR final CMMC rule is here! It's scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on September 10, 2025, initiating a 60-day period before it becomes effective on November 10, 2025. Once in effect, the rule will start Phase 1 of the CMMC roll-out, and requirements will begin to be included in DoD contracts. Check out the video for more information!
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AnnouncementOptic Cyber is a finalist for the Best of Anne Arundel County!
Cybersecurity Association Awards
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VideoThe Cybersecurity Puzzle
In this episode of the Digital Trust podcast, hosts Christian Redshaw and Rossilyne Tan speak with Kelly Hood, co-founder of Optic Cyber Solutions.
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VideoWhat’s in Scope?
What’s in and what’s out? Watch this video to learn how properly scoping your CMMC environment from the start can help minimize costs and avoid the pain of starting over. In CMMC, you get to define your own scope - make sure you get it right the first time!
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VideoHow to Build Your CMMC Documents the RIGHT Way
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bobby discuss the complexities of CMMC documentation with Tom Conkle from Optic Cyber Solutions.
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SpeakingNavigating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
ISC2 Annapolis Junction Chapter 2025
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SpeakingFail to Plan, Plan to Blame: Building a Customer Responsibilities Matrix that Actually Works
IT Nation Secure 2025
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SpeakingBuilding a Compliant, Consumable, and Referenceable SRM/CRM for Service Providers
CEIC West 2025
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SpeakingA Practical Guide to CMMC Compliance
EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference 2025
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SpeakingAI, Compliance, and CMMC – Navigating the Future of Cyber Regulations
Shaping the Future Workforce, Anne Arundel Community College 2025
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VideoCMMC vs FedRAMP
What’s the difference between CMMC and FedRAMP? CMMC focuses on protecting sensitive information within the Defense Industrial Base, while FedRAMP ensures cloud service providers meet federal security standards. This video breaks down their key differences, including scope, applicability, and compliance processes—helping you understand when and why you need them!
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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.