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Join date: Nov 10, 2023

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Instructor: Jeffrey Crump

Jeffrey Crump is Principal Consultant at Cyber Security Training and Consulting LLC in Arizona. He delivers top-tier cybersecurity training in the USA, Europe, and Asia. His certifications include CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA), CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), CMMC Instructor, PECB Certified Instructor, CISSP, CSM, and ITIL Foundations certified. He delivers training courses on NIST cybersecurity-related topics, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Cyber Crisis Management, including Planning Professional (C2MP2), Exercise Professional (C2MEP), and Leadership Professional (C2MLP).

His past roles include positions at Deloitte & Touché LLP, Datashield, and Symantec, with military service in the US Air Force and the US Coast Guard. Jeffrey is committed to advancing cybersecurity knowledge and practices, highlighting his role in cyber risk management and resilience planning.

Posts (4)

Jul 21, 2025 ∙ 7 min

Understanding the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP): An OSC's Guide

The Cyber AB's CMMC Assessment Process v2.0 guides how defense contractors get cybersecurity certified. It starts with preliminary proceedings (entity confirmation, scope framing, conflict management, contracts), then moves through 4 phases: pre-assessment readiness review, deep-dive security evaluation using examine/interview/test methods, results compilation with potential appeals, and certificate issuance with possible POA&M closeout.

Jul 21, 2025 ∙ 4 min

Becoming a CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA): Requirements and Career Potential

The CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) and Lead CCA roles are critical to assessing cybersecurity compliance across the DIB. To qualify, assessors must meet strict training, certification, experience, and background investigation requirements. With over 76,000 assessments needed, the demand is high. CCAs can also offer consulting services to thousands more organizations needing implementation help. CMMC applies globally—offering opportunities for both U.S. and international assessors.

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Jul 21, 2025 ∙ 4 min

CMMC Scoping: Step 0 on the Critical Path to Asset Identification and Assessment Success

CMMC scoping is the critical first step to a successful assessment. It defines which assets must meet CMMC requirements. Using tools like an Entity/Activity Matrix (EAM) and data flow diagrams, organizations can follow the path of CUI, identify involved systems and assets, and classify them as CUI Assets, Security Protection Assets, Contractor Risk Managed Assets, or Specialized Assets—forming a clear, defendable scope for compliance.