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.

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.

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.