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Infosec instructor and 40-year cybersecurity veteran Leighton Johnson talks to us about all things CMMC. After last year’s attempted rollout, CMMC pulled back and retooled its entire framework. But why? Johnson gives you all the details, including how to train to be a CMMC-certified auditor.– Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - CMMC in 20223:12 - Getting started in cybersecurity4:15 - How to be CMMC compliant5:15 - The evolution of CMMC7:18 - CMMC compliance timeline10:28 - Being assessed for CMMC compliance14:30 - Becoming a CMMC auditor 18:08 - What if you don't meet CMMC compliance?21:40 - Skills comparable with the CMMC auditor 23:25 - Evaluating your company and CMMC needs28:54 - CMMC auditor job opportunities31:03 - How to become a federal CMMC auditor35:04 - What is ISFMT?37:47 - Learn more about ISFMT and Johnson38:18 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.