Steven Shirley

In a captivating discussion, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Steven Shirley, former Executive Director of the DoD Cyber Crime Center, delves into the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and its implications for the defense industrial base. He highlights the necessity of verified assessments to combat cybersecurity risks and the challenges faced by small companies in compliance. Shirley also outlines the phased rollout of CMMC and the importance of contract flow-down from primes to subcontractors, emphasizing the intersection of cybersecurity and acquisition reform.