A CERTIFIED CMMC PROFESSIONAL READINESS CLINIC
Building a sustainable pipeline of over 1,000 cyber-ready Maryland professionals prepared to participate in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ecosystem in Maryland, and nationally.
Why Certified CMMC Professionals?
CCPs help ensure that organizations, particularly those working with the U.S. Department of Defense, comply with cybersecurity standards by assessing security controls, implementing necessary protective measures, and guiding businesses through the process of obtaining a (Level 1, 2, or 3) certification. They identify vulnerabilities, conduct gap analyses, and develop risk mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data. Whether as assessors conducting official evaluations or consultants providing assessment support, their primary role is to strengthen an organization’s cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with CMMC requirements.
Building the next generation of CMMC professionals
TCecure, LLC, along with partners from the National CyberWatch Center, Prince George’s County Tech Council, Prince George’s County, Microsoft, ISACA, and CyDeploy aim to create a cohort of Certified CMMC Professionals (CCP) in Maryland, providing them with initial training, and pairing them with organizations, such as TCecure, to help prepare organizations for CMMC certification through consulting and implementation services.
In order for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies in the state of Maryland to remain competitive for Department of Defense (DoD) business and awards, they must have access to individuals who can prepare them for CMMC certification (consultants and implementers), to CCPs and Certified CMMC Assessors (CCA) who can guide and/or assess them, and to C3PAOs who can certify them.
TCecure was one of fourteen recipients to receive an Equitech Growth Fund award from TEDCO, a Maryland-based organization dedicated to fostering innovation and economic growth. This award supports workforce development initiatives, which are designed to enhance Maryland’s economic competitiveness and growth by preparing students for in-demand IT, cyber, and cybersecurity careers. Matching funds for this award are being provided through the National CyberWatch Center. This support enables TCecure and its project team to build a training program providing individuals an opportunity to get hands-on experience that prepare them for future jobs, and their own entrepreneurial endeavors.
- Individuals who reside in Maryland that are interested in becoming a Certified CMMC Professional, gaining the experience to help prepare businesses for CMMC compliance.
- Organizations who:
- need help in preparing for CMMC (and want to use Clinic participants).
- perform risk assessments and remediation pursuant to other frameworks/standards (and want to use Clinic participants).
- provide licensed CMMC training.
- need high-quality, very affordable cybersecurity assessment and remediation services.
- Maryland Community Colleges who want to integrate with the Clinic.
We aim to build a sustainable pipeline of over 1,000 cyber-ready Maryland professionals within two years or less, preparing them as CMMC Level 1 & 2 Readiness Assessment and Preparation consultants to participate in the CMMC ecosystem both in Maryland and nationally, while closing the gap in cyber-forward roles needed to keep the 10,000+ Maryland DIB companies competitive.
