Mission Compliance: Unleashing Growth Potential For Defense Contractors
Mission Compliance is a podcast dedicated to helping defense contractors navigate the complex world of DoD requirements and compliance, ultimately empowering them to win more contracts and position themselves as leaders in the defense industry. Our podcast aims to provide actionable guidance, insights, and cutting-edge strategies that can fast-track businesses to defense contract success. Visit cmmccompliancesecrets.com for more.
GCC vs GCC High vs Azure Government – And Why It Matters For ITAR, EAR, and CUI | Episode 178
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown comparing Microsoft Office GCC, GCC High and Azure Government, why it matters, and what it means for your compliance journey.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls CA.L2-3.12.3 - Monitor security controls on an ongoing basis to ensure the continued effectiveness of the controls | Episode 177
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control CA.L2-3.12.3, highlighting the importance of monitoring security controls on an ongoing basis to ensure the continued effectiveness of the controls.
How the DLA Just Put A Date Back on Third Party Certifications | Episode 176
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth in-depth breakdown of the latest updates on the CMMC pause and what that means for your business.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls CA.L2-3.12.2 - Develop and implement plans of action designed to correct deficiencies and reduce or eliminate vulnerabilities in organizational systems | Episode 175
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control CA.L2-3.12.2, highlighting the importance of developing and implementing plans of action designed to correct deficiencies and reduce or eliminate vulnerabilities in organizational systems.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls CA.L2-3.12.1 - Periodically assess the security controls in organizational systems to determine if the controls are effective in their application | Episode 174
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control CA.L2-3.12.1, highlighting the importance of periodically assessing the security controls in organizational systems to determine if the controls are effective in their application.
The Latest on the CMMC Pause | Episode 173
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of the latest updates on the CMMC pause and what that means for your business.
The Big Difference Between Level 1 and Level 2 Self Certification | Episode 172
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 Self-Certification and how it affects your compliance journey.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls RA.L2-3.11.3 - Remediate vulnerabilities in accordance with risk assessments | Episode 171
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of An in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: RA.L2-3.11.3, highlighting the importance of remediating vulnerabilities in accordance with risk assessments.
The CMMC Compliance Gap Isn’t Just a Security Headache — It’s a Competitive Risk for Your Business | Episode 170
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of how compliance is becoming part of the equation for winning and keeping defense work. If your company can’t demonstrate that it can properly protect CUI, that can affect your ability to compete for future contracts.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls RA.L2-3.11.2 - Scan for Vulnerabilities | Episode 169
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: RA.L2-3.11.2, highlighting the importance of scanning for vulnerabilities in organizational systems and applications periodically and when new vulnerabilities affecting those systems and applications are identified.
Microsoft's New M365 Business Premium for GCC High Is A Game Changer | Episode 168
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of an essential question: Is the new M365 Business Premium for GCC High a game changer for small defense contractors?
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls RA.L2-3.11.1 Periodically Assess Organizational Risk | Episode 167
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: RA.L2-3.11.1, highlighting the importance of periodically assessing the risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, and individuals, resulting from the operation of organizational systems and the associated processing, storage, or transmission of CUI.
CMMC IS NOT Dead What the CMMC Phase II Pause Means For Your Company | Episode 166
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of what the latest DoJ announcement REALLY says and how it affects your business.
How To Approach CMMC Self-Attestation And Certification | Episode 165
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of how you can approach CMMC certification without making false claims or getting yourself in BIG legal trouble!
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls PE.L2-3.10.6 - Enforce safeguarding measures for CUI at alternate work sites | Episode 164
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L2-3.10.6, highlighting the importance of enforcing safeguarding measures for CUI at alternate work sites.
The Cloud, CUI, and Why FedRAMP Authorization is Critical | Episode 163
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of why FedRAMP authorization is non-negotiable when it comes to cloud platforms handling CUI—and why using the wrong cloud solution can quietly put your company at risk of CMMC failure, DFARS noncompliance, contract loss, and serious legal exposure.
Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.5: Control and Manage Physical Access Devices | Episode 162
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L1-3.10.5, highlighting the importance of controlling and managing physical access devices.
CMMC Certification – So You Think You're Ready to Self-Attest? Let's Find Out! | Episode 161
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we talk about how to know if you're ready for CMMC self attestation!
Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.4: Maintain Audit Logs of Physical Access | Episode 160
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L1-3.10.4, highlighting the importance of maintaining audit logs of physical access.
Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.3: Escort Visitors & Monitor Visitor Activity | Episode 159
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L1-3.10.3, highlighting the importance of escorting visitors and monitoring visitor activity
On Call Compliance Solutions Is Now An Authorized C3PAO CMMC Assessor | Episode 158
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', Mike brings you BIG NEWS! On Call Compliance Solutions is now a C3PAO - one of only a few in the world. What does that mean? Let's talk about it...
What It's Like To Fail And Pass An Assessment | Episode 157
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of On Call's experience going through a compliance assessment - for better or worse. And how On Call can help you prepare for your assessment, and hopefully avoid those same headaches.
Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L2-3.10.2: Protect and monitor the physical facility and support infrastructure for organizational systems | Episode 156
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown highlighting the importance of protecting and monitoring the physical facility and supporting infrastructure for organizational systems.
Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.1: Limit Physical Access to Authorized Users| Episode 155
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown highlighting the importance of limiting physical access to organizational systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.
Common Questions People Ask Before Working With On Call Compliance Solutions | Episode 154
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of the most common questions defense contactors ask before they work with us at On Call, pointing out what we do, why it's different than everyone else, and how On Call can help you get where you need to go on your compliance journey.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: P.S.L2-3.9.2: Ensure that organizational systems containing CUI are protected during and after personnel actions such as terminations and transfers | Episode 153
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PS.L2-3.9.2, highlighting the importance of ensuring that organizational systems containing CUI are protected during and after personnel actions such as terminations and transfers.
Why Most Contractors Aren’t Ready for a CMMC Level 2 Audit | Episode 152
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown, pointing out why most contractors may not be ready for a CMMC Level 2 audit. Lucky for you, On Call can help you get there.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: P.S.L2-3.9.1: Screen individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI | Episode 151
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PS.L2-3.9.1, highlighting the importance of screening individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI.
Hidden Cloud Costs That Can Derail Your Compliance | Episode 150
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we point out the hidden cloud costs that can derail your compliance train, and how you can avoid them.
What Needs To Be In Your CUI Flow Diagram For Certification | Episode 149
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CUI Flow Diagrams, explaining what a CUI flow diagram is, and why it is CRUCIAL for your certification.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.9 - Prohibit the use of portable storage devices when such devices have no identifiable owner | Episode 148
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.9, highlighting the importance of protecting the confidentiality of backup CUI at storage locations.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.8 - Prohibit the use of portable storage devices when such devices have no identifiable owner | Episode 147
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.8, highlighting the importance of prohibiting the use of portable storage devices when such devices have no identifiable owner.
Why So Many Companies Are Failing Their CMMC Certification | Episode 146
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown, providing the common pitfalls and scope mistakes that lead so many companies to fail their CMMC certifications the first time.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.7 - Control the use of removable media on system components | Episode 145
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.7, highlighting the importance of controlling the use of removable media on system components.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.6 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of CUI stored on digital media during transport unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards | Episode 144
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.6, highlighting the importance of implementing cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of CUI stored on digital media during transport unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards.
What Defense Contractors Need to Know About the 2026 FAR & DFARS Cybersecurity Overhaul | Episode 143
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we help you try to understand the new 2026 changes to FAR, DFARS, and CMMC. We walk you through exactly what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what you need to do next to stay compliant.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.5 - Control Access to Media Containing CUI | Episode 142
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.5, highlighting the importance of controlling access to media containing CUI and maintaining accountability for media during transport outside of controlled areas.
Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.4 - Mark media with necessary CUI markings and distribution limitations | Episode 141
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.4, highlighting the importance of marking media with necessary CUI markings and distribution limitations.
Why CMMC Consulting Isn’t Always Objective & What You Can Do | Episode 140
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we explore how some consulting advice can be biased, vendor‑driven, or not aligned with your mission — and how to navigate toward clarity and effectiveness.
How CMMC Just Got Cheaper & Why That’s a Big Deal | Episode 139
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we explain how the DoD seems to be coming around to what we at On Call have been saying about CMMC for years.
