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Business Wire
12-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Cyber AB Announces Initial Appointees to new C3PAO Advisory Council
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cyber AB today announced the initial slate of volunteers for its inaugural C3PAO Advisory Council. Owners, executives, and CMMC business area leaders among the Authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) compose the Council, which serves as a recognized entity to provide feedback and recommendations for Cyber AB consideration in improving assessment processes and clarifying guidance. Members of the C3PAO Advisory Council are volunteers and will serve in a non-compensatory capacity. The application process administered by the Cyber AB resulted in the selection of the 11-member council. Though not a formal criterion, all Council appointees are CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs). Members of the Council will serve a two-year term and oversee subordinate committees focusing on topics such as accreditation, assessment guidance, external services, and the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP). The Cyber AB will utilize the Council as a primary source of advice and feedback, both for its own purposes as an accreditation body conforming to the ISO/IEC 17011:2017 standard, as well as to generate prospective content such as assessment-methods guidelines, insights into CMMC implementation conformity, and emerging technologies for the broader CMMC Ecosystem. The Cyber AB has appointed the following individuals to the C3PAO Advisory Council: Scott Singer (Chair) CyberNINES LLC Tom Tollerton (Vice Chair) Forvis Mazars, LLP Ola Sage (Secretary), CyberRx, Inc. Katie Dodson, Hive Systems Thomas Graham, Redspin Jennifer Hawks, Aprio, LLP Robert McVay, Smithers Quality Assessments, Inc. Andy Sauer, Sentinel Blue, LLC John Shamasko, The CMMC Team LLC Amy Williams, Coalfire Federal Marci Womack, Schellman & Company, LLC Matthew Travis, CEO of The Cyber AB, stated, 'I am extremely pleased that such an esteemed group of C3PAO leaders agreed to take on this additional responsibility for the benefit of the CMMC Program. We are looking forward to receiving their wise counsel on a wide range of CMMC issues.' The Council will convene no less than quarterly, though there will likely be more frequent meetings at the beginning of its operations. While contributing to the C3PAO Advisory Council, Members do not receive any special consideration or privileges from The Cyber AB, ensuring equitable and impartial treatment for all parties. The C3PAO Advisory Council exists to provide feedback to The Cyber AB solely and does not have any affiliation with the U.S. Department of Defense. About the Cyber AB The Cyber AB is a Maryland-based, independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that provides accreditation services for cybersecurity conformity regimes. The Cyber AB serves as the exclusive accreditation body for the U.S. Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program via a no-cost contract. For more information about The Cyber AB, please visit:
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Veterans Helping Veterans Initiative: Affordable CMMC Compliance for SDVOSBs
PreVeil Inc. and Veterans Cybersecurity Group Launch 'Veterans Helping Veterans' Initiative at CEIC-West 'PreVeil and Veterans Cybersecurity Group urge all CMMC Ecosystem members to embrace the 'Veterans Helping Veterans' ethos by making CMMC compliance affordable and accessible for SDVOSBs.'— Paul Gozaloff PLANTATION, FL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 / / -- At the CEIC-West Conference, PreVeil and Veterans Cybersecurity Group (VCSG) unveiled a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reducing the prohibitive costs of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The initiative redefines D.E.I. as Determined Through Education & Initiative, focusing on actionable support over handouts to empower SDVOSBs in Department of Defense (DoD) contracting. The Problem: Cost Barriers Since CMMC's introduction, small businesses, especially SDVOSBs, have struggled with compliance costs. While NIST SP 800-171 has mandated DoD contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) since December 31, 2017, CMMC's structure has amplified expenses. Compliance requires third-party validation by Certified Third-Party aAssessor Organizations (C3PAOs), often costing $30,000–$50,000, a significant burden for businesses with fewer than five employees. The privatized funding model, without federal investment, has disproportionately affected small businesses. The Solution: Veteran-Centric Model The Veterans Helping Veterans Initiative addresses this inequity by offering: • Subsidized CMMC Compliance: Affordable solutions tailored for SDVOSBs with fewer than five users. • Advocacy for Fair Pricing: A public call for C3PAOs to adopt sliding-scale fees for veteran-owned businesses. • New D.E.I. Framework: Determined Through Education & Initiative, a veteran-led empowerment model prioritizing mutual advancement. D.E.I. – Determined Through Education & Initiative Definition A veteran-led framework where Service-Disabled Veterans leverage Determination, Education, and Initiative to drive entrepreneurial success. Recognizing that SDVOSBs have already paid the price of inclusion through service, this model fosters collaboration under the ethos of Veterans Helping Veterans. Pledge: 'We band together as a brotherhood/sisterhood of earned trust, ensuring SDVOSBs receive the best value, advocacy, and shared growth opportunities—because no one fights harder for veterans than veterans themselves.' Call to Action 'The CMMC program was born in the first Trump Administration and will be implemented at no cost to taxpayers in the Second Trump Administration,' said Paul Gozaloff, VCSG's Managing Consultant. 'However, its success hinges on ensuring those who served can afford to participate.' The initiative challenges the CMMC ecosystem to align with its principles: • C3PAOs: Adopt sliding-scale assessment fees for SDVOSBs. • Veteran Contractors: Join the program to access subsidized compliance tools and mentorship. • Policy Leaders: Address funding gaps to prevent exclusion of small businesses. How to Participate SDVOSBs and CMMC ecosystem partners (C3PAOs, assessors, trainers) are invited to join the movement: • Veteran Contractors: Email [email protected] for eligibility details. • CMMC Professionals: Visit to pledge support. About PreVeil PreVeil provides end-to-end encrypted email and file sharing trusted by thousands of defense contractors to achieve CMMC, NIST, and ITAR compliance. The proven solution has been successfully used in dozens of CMMC assessments at a fraction of the cost of legacy alternatives. About Veterans Cybersecurity Group (VCSG) VCSG is a veteran-owned leader in cybersecurity advocacy, VCSG empowers SDVOSBs through training, mentorship, and federal contracting support. VCSG is a CMMC Licensed Training Provider (LTP) and a ISC2 Official Training Partner. Media Contact: Paul Gozaloff, MSCIA, CISSP Managing Consultant Veterans Cybersecurity Group [email protected] (754) 423-7352 Paul Gozaloff Veterans Cybersecurity Group, Inc. +1 754-423-7352 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
