Episodes

  • Getting CMMC Executive Buy-In with Jeff Smedley
    Jul 8 2025

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Jeff Smedley, Ret. Vice President and CIOIn episode 8 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Jeff discuss CMMC non-compliance from a board or shareholder perspective, the ROI of CMMC, and so much more. Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Jeff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsmedley/Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

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    31 mins
  • That CMMC Show: CUI Scoping with Ryan Bonner
    Jun 24 2025

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Ryan Bonner, DEFCERT, CEO.
    In episode 7 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Ryan discuss CUI by Industry (manufacturing, AEC, research), managing people who don't know what CUI is, supply chain & more.
    Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Ryan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rybonner/
    Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

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    46 mins
  • That CMMC Show w/ Dylan Owen, CISO, Nightwing - Conversations With A CISO
    Jun 10 2025

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Dylan Owen, Nightwing, CISO
    In episode 6 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Dylan discuss CMMC conversations with executives, recommended security requirements above CMMC, and more!
    Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/
    Connect with Dylan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-owen-cissp-issep-issmp-gnfa-gcfa-b90b4b6/
    Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

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    47 mins
  • That CMMC Show w/ Wendy Epley - CMMC & Higher Education (Regulated Research)
    May 27 2025

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Wendy Epley, University of Arizona, ISOGRC.
    In episode 4 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Wendy discuss CMMC impact on higher ed, the balance between compliance and collaboration, and more!
    Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Wendy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyepley/
    Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

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    56 mins
  • That CMMC Show w/ Andrew Geppert - Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) & CUI
    May 20 2025

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Andrew Geppert , Cybersecurity Compliance Manager, HDR.
    In episode 4 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Andy discuss AEC companies and CUI, adapting for CMMC, supply chain recommendations & more!
    Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ageppert/
    Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

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    53 mins
  • That CMMC Show w/ Shawn Hays - CMMC & HIPPA
    Apr 29 2025

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Shawn Hays, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Varonis.
    In episode 3 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Shawn discuss the differences and similarities between CMMC & HIPPA proposed rules. They answer questions like what industries may need both, overlap between the two and more!
    Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Shawn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-rosco-hays/
    Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

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    35 mins
  • That CMMC Show w/ Larry Grate - OT Cyber SME
    Apr 1 2025

    Sit down with Daniel Akridge, CMMC CCP, Summit 7, while he talks with Larry Grate, EOSYS, OT Cyber SME.
    In episode 2 of That CMMC Show Daniel & Larry discuss OT specialized assets, policies & procedures, security risks and more!
    Connect with Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielakridge/Connect with Larry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-grate-pe-gicsp-cissp-6022818/
    Learn more about Summit 7 and how we can help you on your CMMC journey here: https://www.summit7.us/

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    44 mins