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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program is evolving, and organizations across the Defense Industrial Base need qualified professionals to support implementation and assessments.
In this webinar, recorded on May 19, 2026, Infosec sits down with Todd Gagnon, Director of the CMMC Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO) at ISACA, to discuss what these changes mean for current and aspiring CMMC professionals.
Learn how ISACA's role as the CAICO impacts the CMMC ecosystem, certification pathways and opportunities for those pursuing the CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) credentials.
Whether you're preparing for a CMMC certification, supporting compliance initiatives or looking to advance your cybersecurity career, this discussion provides valuable insights into the future of the CMMC program.
In this session, you'll discover:
0:00 — Intro and CMMC resources
1:08 — What CMMC protects
2:59 — CMMC levels 1, 2 and 3
6:11 — Why CMMC matters
8:59 — CMMC timeline and phases
10:51 — Flow-down requirements
12:50 — ISACA’s CAICO role
14:24 — CMMC ecosystem players
17:30 — What C3PAOs do
19:28 — In-house vs. third-party CMMC support
22:16 — CMMC beyond defense contracts
23:28 — CCP certification overview
25:52 — CCA certification overview
28:09 — Lead CCA requirements
29:42 — CMMC instructor role
30:54 — CMMC training providers
31:42 — CCP and CCA exams
34:12 — Maintaining CMMC credentials
37:47 — Q&A: U.S. citizenship requirement
39:28 — Q&A: Best cert for beginners
40:40 — Q&A: CCP and CCA timeline
42:05 — Q&A: Becoming a Lead CCA
43:14 — Q&A: Sponsoring organization
44:11 — Q&A: Exam prep and study guides
45:21 — Q&A: CMMC career demand
46:21 — Closing and next steps
Learn more about CMMC training and certification opportunities with Infosec.
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— CMMC CCP training: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/cmmc-certified-professional-boot-camp/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=cmmc
— CMMC CCA training: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/cmmc-certified-assessor-boot-camp/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=cmmc
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