In this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Mark DeBry, VP of Business Operations, Lead CCA, and vCISO at Shadowscape, to unpack the top mistakes organizations make heading into a CMMC assessment.

Mark shares key insights from recent assessments—including how poorly structured SSPs, incomplete diagrams, and lack of hands-on readiness create unnecessary headaches. He also explains why mock assessments and mastering the CMMC Assessment Guide are the most powerful ways to reduce risk and save time during audits.

Whether you’re weeks from your first formal assessment or just beginning to prep, this episode delivers practical tips to help you prevent the pain.