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Mission Compliance: Unleashing Growth Potential For Defense Contractors
by On Call Compliance Solutions
Mission Compliance is a podcast dedicated to helping defense contractors navigate the complex world of DoD requirements and compliance, ultimately empowering them to win more contracts and position themselves as leaders in the defense industry. Our podcast aims to provide actionable guidance, insights, and cutting-edge strategies that can fast-track businesses to defense contract success. Visit cmmccompliancesecrets.com for more.
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CMMC IS NOT Dead What the CMMC Phase II Pause Means For Your Company | Episode 166
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of what the latest DoJ announcement REALLY says and how it affects your business.
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How To Approach CMMC Self-Attestation And Certification | Episode 165
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of how you can approach CMMC certification without making false claims or getting yourself in BIG legal trouble!
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls PE.L2-3.10.6 - Enforce safeguarding measures for CUI at alternate work sites | Episode 164
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L2-3.10.6, highlighting the importance of enforcing safeguarding measures for CUI at alternate work sites.
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The Cloud, CUI, and Why FedRAMP Authorization is Critical | Episode 163
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of why FedRAMP authorization is non-negotiable when it comes to cloud platforms handling CUI—and why using the wrong cloud solution can quietly put your company at risk of CMMC failure, DFARS noncompliance, contract loss, and serious legal exposure.
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Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.5: Control and Manage Physical Access Devices | Episode 162
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L1-3.10.5, highlighting the importance of controlling and managing physical access devices.
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CMMC Certification – So You Think You're Ready to Self-Attest? Let's Find Out! | Episode 161
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we talk about how to know if you're ready for CMMC self attestation!
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Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.4: Maintain Audit Logs of Physical Access | Episode 160
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L1-3.10.4, highlighting the importance of maintaining audit logs of physical access.
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Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.3: Escort Visitors & Monitor Visitor Activity | Episode 159
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PE.L1-3.10.3, highlighting the importance of escorting visitors and monitoring visitor activity
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On Call Compliance Solutions Is Now An Authorized C3PAO CMMC Assessor | Episode 158
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', Mike brings you BIG NEWS! On Call Compliance Solutions is now a C3PAO - one of only a few in the world. What does that mean? Let's talk about it...
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What It's Like To Fail And Pass An Assessment | Episode 157
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of On Call's experience going through a compliance assessment - for better or worse. And how On Call can help you prepare for your assessment, and hopefully avoid those same headaches.
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Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L2-3.10.2: Protect and monitor the physical facility and support infrastructure for organizational systems | Episode 156
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown highlighting the importance of protecting and monitoring the physical facility and supporting infrastructure for organizational systems.
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Understanding CMMC Controls: PE.L1-3.10.1: Limit Physical Access to Authorized Users| Episode 155
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown highlighting the importance of limiting physical access to organizational systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.
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Common Questions People Ask Before Working With On Call Compliance Solutions | Episode 154
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of the most common questions defense contactors ask before they work with us at On Call, pointing out what we do, why it's different than everyone else, and how On Call can help you get where you need to go on your compliance journey.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: P.S.L2-3.9.2: Ensure that organizational systems containing CUI are protected during and after personnel actions such as terminations and transfers | Episode 153
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PS.L2-3.9.2, highlighting the importance of ensuring that organizational systems containing CUI are protected during and after personnel actions such as terminations and transfers.
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Why Most Contractors Aren’t Ready for a CMMC Level 2 Audit | Episode 152
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown, pointing out why most contractors may not be ready for a CMMC Level 2 audit. Lucky for you, On Call can help you get there.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: P.S.L2-3.9.1: Screen individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI | Episode 151
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: PS.L2-3.9.1, highlighting the importance of screening individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI.
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Hidden Cloud Costs That Can Derail Your Compliance | Episode 150
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we point out the hidden cloud costs that can derail your compliance train, and how you can avoid them.
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What Needs To Be In Your CUI Flow Diagram For Certification | Episode 149
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CUI Flow Diagrams, explaining what a CUI flow diagram is, and why it is CRUCIAL for your certification.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.9 - Prohibit the use of portable storage devices when such devices have no identifiable owner | Episode 148
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.9, highlighting the importance of protecting the confidentiality of backup CUI at storage locations.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.8 - Prohibit the use of portable storage devices when such devices have no identifiable owner | Episode 147
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.8, highlighting the importance of prohibiting the use of portable storage devices when such devices have no identifiable owner.
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Why So Many Companies Are Failing Their CMMC Certification | Episode 146
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown, providing the common pitfalls and scope mistakes that lead so many companies to fail their CMMC certifications the first time.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.7 - Control the use of removable media on system components | Episode 145
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.7, highlighting the importance of controlling the use of removable media on system components.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.6 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of CUI stored on digital media during transport unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards | Episode 144
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.6, highlighting the importance of implementing cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of CUI stored on digital media during transport unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards.
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What Defense Contractors Need to Know About the 2026 FAR & DFARS Cybersecurity Overhaul | Episode 143
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we help you try to understand the new 2026 changes to FAR, DFARS, and CMMC. We walk you through exactly what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what you need to do next to stay compliant.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.5 - Control Access to Media Containing CUI | Episode 142
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.5, highlighting the importance of controlling access to media containing CUI and maintaining accountability for media during transport outside of controlled areas.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.4 - Mark media with necessary CUI markings and distribution limitations | Episode 141
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MP.L2-3.8.4, highlighting the importance of marking media with necessary CUI markings and distribution limitations.
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Why CMMC Consulting Isn’t Always Objective & What You Can Do | Episode 140
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we explore how some consulting advice can be biased, vendor‑driven, or not aligned with your mission — and how to navigate toward clarity and effectiveness.
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How CMMC Just Got Cheaper & Why That’s a Big Deal | Episode 139
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we explain how the DoD seems to be coming around to what we at On Call have been saying about CMMC for years.
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ALWAYS Escort Visitors & Unauthorized Users When CUI Is Present | Episode 138
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we remind you of the importance of escorting any and all visitors and unauthorized users when CUI is present in your office.
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The Dangers of an Azure Government Shared Tenant Scenario | Episode 137
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we help you avoid the hidden dangers that could be lurking in Azure Government shared tenant scenarios.
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When the Right Solution is Office 365 GCC High — and When You Really Need Azure Virtual Machines | Episode 136
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', we help you understand when Office GCC High might be the right solution for you, and when it might be better to go with Azure Virtual Machines.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls MP.L2-3.8.3 - Sanitize or destroy system media containing CUI before disposal or release for reuse | Episode 135
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.8.3, highlighting the importance of sanitizing or destroying system media containing CUI before disposal or release for reuse.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MP.L2-3.8.2 - Limit access to CUI on system media to authorized users | Episode 134
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.8.2, highlighting the importance of limiting access to CUI on system media to authorized users.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MP.L2-3.8.1 - Protect (i.e., physically control and securely store) system media containing CUI, both paper and digital | Episode 133
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.8.1, highlighting the importance of protecting system media containing CUI, both paper and digital.
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The Role of Cloud Services in Defense Contracting Compliance | Episode 132
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we explore cloud technologies like Microsoft GCC High and their impact on CMMC and DFARS compliance.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MA.L2-3.7.6 - Supervise the maintenance activities of maintenance personnel without required access authorization | Episode 131
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.7.6, highlighting the importance of supervising the maintenance activities of maintenance personnel without required access authorization.
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Why We Don’t Dwell on the Negative Consequences of Non Compliance | Episode 130
An in-depth breakdown of why we at On Call don’t believe in dwelling on the negative consequences of non-compliance.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MA.L2-3.7.5 - Require multifactor authentication to establish nonlocal maintenance sessions via external network connections and terminate such connections when nonlocal maintenance is complete | Episode 129
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.7.5, highlighting the importance of requiring multifactor authentication to establish nonlocal maintenance sessions via external network connections and terminating such connections when nonlocal maintenance is complete.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MA.L2-3.7.4 - Check media containing diagnostic and test programs for malicious code before the media are used in organizational systems | Episode 128
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.7.4, highlighting the importance of checking media containing diagnostic and testing programs for malicious code before the media is used in organizational systems.
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Why You Need To Get Moving On Your CMMC Level 2 Preparation Now! | Episode 127
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance', with CMMC going live on November 10th, we tell you why it is imperative that you get CMMC certified now!
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Why You Might Be Completely Overlooking CUI in Your Sales Process | Episode 126
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of what could happen if you overlook CUI in the sales process.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MA.L2-3.7.3: Ensure equipment removed for off-site maintenance is sanitized of any CUI | Episode 125
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.7.3, highlighting the importance of ensuring equipment removed for off-site maintenance is sanitized of any CUI.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MA.L2-3.7.2: Provide controls on the tools, techniques, mechanisms, and personnel used to conduct system maintenance | Episode 124
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.7.2, highlighting the importance of providing controls on the tools, techniques, mechanisms, and personnel used to conduct system maintenance.
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What Is CUI in the Sales Process for Defense Contractors | Episode 123
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CUI's role in the sales process, and why it matters WAY more than you think it does.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: MA.L2-3.7.1: Perform maintenance on organizational systems | Episode 122
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: MA.L2-3.7.1, highlighting the importance of performing maintenance on organizational systems.
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Why Some Types of CUI Require Extra Controls | Episode 121
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of why some types of CUI require extra attention, while others do not.
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From Compliance Chaos to Inc 5000! | Episode 120
An in-depth breakdown of what it means to On Call to be named one of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in America - and what that means for our customers!
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What We Learned Passing Our DIBCAC CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Audit | Episode 119
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of our second DIBCAC audit and how we got it right this time on our path to becoming a C3PAO.
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Understanding CMMC 2.0 Controls: IR.L2-3.6.3: Test the organizational incident response capability | Episode 118
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we bring you an in-depth breakdown of CMMC 2.0 control: IR.L2-3.6.3, highlighting the importance of testing the organizational incident response capability.
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Tools That Can Help You Achieve CMMC Level 2 Compliance Quickly | Episode 117
In this episode of 'Mission Compliance' we provide an outline of how tools such as Microsoft Intune, Azure Virtual Machines, and conditional access can help you get compliant faster.
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Mission Compliance is a podcast dedicated to helping defense contractors navigate the complex world of DoD requirements and compliance, ultimately empowering them to win more contracts and position themselves as leaders in the defense industry. Our podcast aims to provide actionable guidance, insights, and cutting-edge strategies that can fast-track businesses to defense contract success. Visit cmmccompliancesecrets.com for more.
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