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Get the latest insider takeaways from CMMC Day 2025 straight from Washington D.C. In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Austin break down the most critical updates small and midsized businesses (SMBs) in the defense supply chain need to know now.

We cover:
✅ Why CMMC is NOT going away (despite what skeptics think)
✅ Critical mistakes businesses still make with SSPs, scoping, and access control
✅ Real-world assessment horror stories you need to avoid
✅ Why subcontractors can't hide in the supply chain anymore
✅ Tools, technology, and zero trust lessons from the show floor

Whether you're a manufacturer, IT lead, or compliance manager, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you stay off the DoD's naughty list and win more contracts in 2025.

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Feeling overwhelmed by CMMC compliance and NIST 800-171’s 110 controls? You’re not alone — but you don’t have to be stuck.

In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Austin break down NIST 800-171 Revision 2 in plain English — no government-speak, no tech jargon — so you can finally understand what each control family means for your business.

You'll learn:

• What NIST 800-171 really requires (and why it matters for your SPRS score)
• How to tackle key control families like Access Control, Awareness & Training, and Audit & Accountability
• The critical mistakes contractors make (and how to avoid them)
• Why documentation is the #1 secret weapon for CMMC success
• Real-world tips for manufacturing, machine shop, and aerospace contractors navigating CMMC Level 2

🔥 Don’t wait until an assessor says “No Soup for You” — build a compliance system that actually protects your business and wins contracts.

👉 Need help fast-tracking your compliance journey?

Visit https://cmmccomplianceguide.com to download free resources or schedule a discovery call.

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Is your SPRS score putting your DoD contracts at risk? In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide, we break down exactly what the SPRS score is, why it matters, and how to improve it fast—before you lose out on federal work.

Whether you're stuck at -72 or hovering at 80, we’ll walk you through how to get to 110 with practical, plain-English guidance. From gap analysis to POA&Ms, system security plans, encryption, MFA, and the best GRC tools—we’re covering it all.

👉 Schedule your FREE SPRS Roadmap Session (Limited Time): www.cmmccomplianceguide.com/free-sprs-roadmap
✅ $1,500 Value — No pitch, no pressure. Just expert help.

🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅What an SPRS score is and why it matters
✅How to assess your current score (and why most are wrong)
✅What documentation and tech controls you must have
✅How to get to 110 — even if you’re starting from a negative score