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Cuick 10

Cuick 10

Written by: Derek White
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The Cuick 10 Podcast, hosted by Cuick Trac, covers all things cybersecurity, from all different perspectives and personalities across the FedCon and Cyber Defense industry. All in 10 (ish) minutes.

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  • FIPS Encryption, Governance & Growth Strategy
    Dec 24 2025

    In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by James Harper, CEO at Quatronics, to break down FIPS encryption, validated crypto modules, and how governance underpins both CMMC compliance and long-term company growth.

    James shares real-world examples of where small businesses stumble—from improper data mapping to lack of documented roles—and explains how CMMC can be a catalyst for sustainable scaling. If you’ve ever asked, “Do I really need FIPS validated equipment?” or struggled to track CUI across your team, this one’s for you.

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    12 mins
  • CMMC as a Value Multiplier
    Dec 24 2025

    In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, sits down with Jeff Smedley, retired CIO and CMMC strategy consultant, to explore how CMMC can go beyond compliance to drive organizational value.

    Jeff shares how his company achieved a perfect assessment score and leveraged CMMC to unlock board alignment, private equity support, and a billion-dollar exit. From cultural transformation to financial metrics, this conversation reframes CMMC as a growth opportunity—not just a mandate.

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    8 mins
  • What CMMC Assessors Want You to Know
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Brad Taylor, Senior Information Security Consultant at Foregenix, to explore what goes into a successful CMMC assessment from the assessor’s perspective. Brad shares insights from a recent real-world engagement, including how strong inheritance documentation, pre-assessment reviews, and clear traceability helped one OSC complete their assessment in under two days.

    This episode is full of practical tips for preparing your environment, aligning your SSP and policies, and ensuring your team is ready to show up informed and confident.

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    11 mins
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