In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Rachel Bassford, CUI Consultant at DEFCERT, to explore how organizations should approach identifying Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Rachel explains why companies often jump straight into technology decisions without fully understanding their scope—and how that leads to wasted time, unnecessary cost, and increased risk. She outlines a structured approach that starts with understanding contracts, document markings, and data flow before making any compliance investments.

This episode provides practical guidance for organizations trying to answer one of the most important questions in CMMC: What do we actually need to protect?

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Carter Schoenberg, Vice President - Cybersecurity & Chief Cybersecurity Officer at SoundWay Consulting Inc., to discuss how the CMMC ecosystem is evolving now that regulatory requirements are becoming enforceable.

Carter shares firsthand insights from conducting assessments as a C3PAO, including how demand has shifted dramatically following key rulemaking milestones. The conversation explores the growing urgency among contractors, common misunderstandings about timelines, and the variability organizations are encountering in early assessments.

They also break down why many companies are still underprepared, the importance of realistic expectations, and what lessons from the front lines can help organizations better navigate the path to certification.

Tune in for a candid discussion on what’s changing in CMMC—and what it means for contractors moving forward.

In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Alex Major, Partner & Co-Leader of the Government Contracts and Global Trade Group at McCarter & English, to discuss the challenges organizations face when identifying Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Alex explains why CUI identification has become one of the most critical components of CMMC compliance and how confusion across government agencies, prime contractors, and suppliers creates risk throughout the Defense Industrial Base. The conversation explores how contractors should approach CUI policies, what role supply chain partners play in CUI flowdown, and why organizations must clearly understand what information they are required to protect.

Tune in for practical insights on navigating CUI identification and strengthening compliance across the supply chain.