South Texas ISSA Chapter Meeting April 10, 2025, 11:30 AM

Topic

CMMC: Understanding the Basics, Rollout Schedule, and Assessment Insights

Speaker

Kyle Lai, President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) of KLC Consulting

Learning Objective

This session will provide an up-to-date overview of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) - covering its foundational principles, who it applies to, and the latest rollout timeline from the Department of Defense.

Led by a Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) with real-world assessment experience, we’ll take you behind the scenes of a Level 2 Certification Assessment. Learn what assessors are looking for, how assessments are conducted, and what practical steps your organization can take to prepare effectively and avoid common pitfalls.

Biography

Kyle Lai runs an Authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). His firm specializes in guiding and conducting independent CMMC Level 2 certification assessments for organizations across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chain. Kyle also serves as a board member of the C3PAO Stakeholders Forum and is a Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA). Kyle has conducted numerous CMMC Certification Assessments.

With over 25 years of cybersecurity experience, Kyle has advised global enterprises and government agencies, including ExxonMobil, Zoom, Boeing, HP, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). His certifications reflect deep expertise, including CMMC CCA, CCP, CISSP, CSSLP, CISA, CDPSE, CIPP/US, CIPP/G, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

CPE

2

Prerequisites

Knowledge of basic cybersecurity concepts

Materials Required

None

Date

March 13, 2025

Time

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Quanta Services, Inc

2777 North Loop West

Houston, TX 77008

April 10, 2025 Meeting Sponsor

Host or Publisher South Texas ISSA