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Back to EpisodesHow to Triage CMMC Compliance When You’re Overwhelmed and Short on Time
Episode 46
Published 8 months ago
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When CMMC compliance starts to feel overwhelming, most companies don’t fail because they lack effort, they fail because they don’t know where to start.
In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Brooke and Stacey break down why CMMC feels so urgent and high-risk for small and mid-sized DoD contractors, and how to triage your compliance work so you can make real progress without burning out.
This episode covers:
- Why starting at control 3.1.1 is a mistake for most companies
- How poor scoping makes CMMC feel impossible
- What assessors actually prioritize first
- Which controls are non-POAMable and must be addressed early
- How to reduce scope without cutting corners
- When tools help and when they waste time and money
- How to approach SSPs, policies, and POAMs the right way
- Practical steps small teams can take to regain control of CMMC
If CMMC feels like everything is urgent and nothing is moving fast enough, this episode will help you slow down, focus, and build a plan that actually works.