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Podcast: Contracting Conversations
Episode: CMMC and Contracting Teams – The Short Version
Description: In this episode of Contracting Conversations, cybersecurity
expert Kelley Kiernan demystifies the Cybersecurity Maturity Model
Certification (CMMC) 2.0 and what it means for today’s contracting teams. She breaks
down core cybersecurity concepts (confidentiality, integrity, and
availability), explains the difference between Federal Contract Information
(FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and discusses why CUI
marking, dissemination controls, and aggregation matter. Kelley walks through
how CMMC levels are tied to the data a contract provides or generates, how
requirements appear in solicitations, and where to find official training and
practical resources—including courses, FAQs, implementation guidance, and
ongoing WarU Cyber Solutions webinars. A cl...