Welcome to the CMMC Proof Podcast, strategically commanded by Derrich Phillips, a battle-hardened cybersecurity veteran, Certified CMMC Assessor, and Provisional Instructor.
Our mission: to navigate the complex battleground of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), with a tactical focus on the unique challenges and breakthrough strategies within the academies of higher education.
Each episode is a strategic operation, featuring elite conversations with the foremost commanders in cybersecurity – CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs from prestigious research universities.
We strategize on crucial topics, including:
- Maneuvering through the intricate terrains of CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance in the academic sector.
- Decoding encrypted messages of best practices and lessons from the cybersecurity trenches in higher education.
- Outflanking cyber threats to protect sensitive research data and intellectual property.
- Deploying AI and cutting-edge tech for fortified cybersecurity defenses.
At the CMMC Proof Podcast, our goal is to transform compliance from a battlefield into a training ground for cybersecurity excellence in academia. We equip university leaders and IT warriors with the intelligence and arsenal needed to turn cybersecurity challenges into opportunities for victory and innovation.
Join us in the CMMC Proof Podcast for mission-critical insights and actionable intelligence that prepare you for a future where cybersecurity is the stronghold of academic and research success.
Salute to a future where cybersecurity compliance is your university's shield and spear in the digital age.
How to Launch a CMMC Career From Scratch (My 5-Step Blueprint)
Are you trying to figure out how to launch a cybersecurity career from scratch without wasting months on the wrong certifications or waiting for someone to hire you? In this live, front-line session, Derrich Phillips (Founder & President of Aspire Cyber) pulls back the curtain on the exact 5-step career blueprint he would use if he had to restart his CMMC journey from day one.
With the Department of War (DOW) estimating that 80,000 to 200,000 defense contractors will legally require CMMC compliance, the demand for certified professionals is in an absolute bottleneck. Right now, there are less than 3,000 CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs) and CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) worldwide available to service over 200,000 companies! If you are a career-changer, veteran, or student looking for high-demand, remote, six-figure roles—this 5-step masterclass is your ultimate cheat code.
Aspire Cyber is a CMMC Approved Training Provider (ATP). Schedule your free consultation today- https://calendly.com/mjordan-aspirecyber/15min?month=2026-06
26 May 2026
From 18-Year-Old IT Intern to Compliance Analyst at 21: Here is the Playbook
How do you leap from a low-level IT internship at 18 to landing a specialized compliance role at a leading CMMC Managed Service Provider (MSP) by age 21? This is the exact playbook. Welcome back to the CMMC Proof Podcast! In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on Camden's extraordinary career trajectory.
At just 21 years old, he is completely shattering the misconception that you need decades of corporate experience or a massive stack of degrees to dominate the Department of War's cybersecurity compliance ecosystem. Camden's journey started at age 18 when he secured an entry-level IT internship at a defense manufacture. Instead of treating it as a temporary job, he squeezed every bit of value out of it, identified massive corporate compliance gaps under NIST SP 800-171, and proactively stepped up to solve them.
By age 21, Camden aced the rigorous Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) exam and successfully parlayed a single networking opportunity into a massive promotion—landing a highly coveted role as a Compliance Analyst at one of the top specialized MSPs in the industry.
Whether you are an IT intern feeling trapped in basic desktop support, a tech student trying to stand out, or a young professional looking for a high-value cybersecurity niche, this episode gives you the step-by-step roadmap to fast-track your career.
Ready to accelerate your CMMC career, schedule a free consultation today- https://training.aspirecyber.com/booking-7622
20 May 2026
Defense Contractors: Before You Buy Microsoft GCC High, Listen to This
Are you about to spend six figures on a massive, painful Microsoft GCC High migration just to check the CMMC box? Stop and watch this live CMMC Space demo first. For small and mid-sized defense contractors, the standard advice has always been the same: migrate your entire corporate IT footprint to a bespoke Microsoft GCC High environment. With the Department of War (DoW) requiring CMMC Level 2 certifications for select solicitations in November 2026, that multi-month, incredibly expensive "slog" is no longer your only option.
In this episode of the CMMC Proof Podcast, Derrich Phillips sits down with Zach Walker Co-Founder of ATX Defense for a behind-the-scenes look at CMMC Space—a fully managed enclave. Listen to this this live walk-through, look at the architecture, and decide for yourself if this is the CMMC market disruption your business has been waiting for.
Schedule a free consultation with Aspire Cyber today- https://calendly.com/mjordan-aspirecyber/15min?month=2026-05
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