Industry Event

AFCEA Central Texas November Event: Demystifying CMMC – Facts, Fiction, and the Path to Readiness

November 24, 2025 | Austin, TX

Join Redspin at the AFCEA Central Texas November Event for an insightful and interactive discussion on CMMC realities, myths, and practical readiness strategies.

This free event brings together leading experts from the cybersecurity and defense ecosystem to unpack what’s real, what’s not, and what organizations need to know to prepare effectively for CMMC certification. A networking social with light refreshments will follow the panel.

Featured Panelists

Thomas Graham, PhD, CISSP, MBA
VP & Chief Information Security Officer, Redspin (a division of Clearwater)
Dr. Graham is a recognized leader in the CMMC ecosystem, serving as Chair of the Accreditation Committee for The Cyber AB’s C3PAO Advisory Council. Under his leadership, Redspin became the first authorized C3PAO, helping countless organizations achieve certification. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Assurance and Security, an MBA, and multiple professional credentials.

Kyle Lai
President & Chief Security Officer, KLC Consulting
Kyle brings over 25 years of cybersecurity experience supporting organizations including ExxonMobil, Boeing, Microsoft, and the Department of Defense. As President of KLC Consulting, an Authorized C3PAO, he also serves on the C3PAO Stakeholders Forum Board and holds credentials such as CMMC CCA, CCP, CISSP, and CISA.

Chris Haigh
Founder & CEO, Meerkat Cyber
As a Certified CMMC Assessor, Professional, and Instructor, Chris has deep expertise in regulatory compliance and critical infrastructure protection. He co-authored Microsoft’s Level 2 CMMC Implementation Guide and regularly advises organizations across the defense and energy sectors.

Why Attend

  • Gain firsthand insights from top CMMC experts

  • Understand the most common misconceptions and roadblocks

  • Learn actionable steps to strengthen compliance and certification readiness

  • Network with peers across defense, technology, and government

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity and compliance.