Redspin’s Phil Conrad to Speak at CMMC Midwest Conference 2026

October 1–2, 2026 | Tulsa, Oklahoma

Redspin is pleased to announce that Phil Conrad, Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) for the Defense Industrial Base and Manager of CMMC Services at Redspin, will speak at the CMMC Midwest Conference 2026in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The two-day conference brings together cybersecurity professionals, CMMC assessors, defense contractors, service providers, and industry leaders for practical conversations about CMMC, NIST requirements, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base.

Featured Session: Nitty-Gritty of NIST

Speaker: Phil Conrad, Lead CCA – Defense Industrial Base and Manager of CMMC Services, Redspin
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: 101 Archer, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma

During “Nitty-Gritty of NIST,” Phil will bring an assessor-informed perspective to the cybersecurity requirements affecting organizations throughout the Defense Industrial Base. Attendees will gain practical insights into navigating NIST requirements, strengthening cybersecurity practices, and preparing their organizations for CMMC assessments.

Whether your organization is beginning its CMMC journey, addressing gaps identified during a readiness assessment, or working to maintain long-term compliance, this session will help connect technical requirements with the practical realities of implementation.

Meet Phil Conrad

Phil Conrad is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience conducting CMMC gap assessments for Defense Industrial Base organizations and implementing the NIST SP 800-171 framework. His background also includes CIS Controls, NIST SP 800-53 readiness assessments, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and broader cybersecurity assessments.

As a Lead CCA and Manager of CMMC Services at Redspin, Phil helps defense contractors identify risk, strengthen their security posture, and prepare for the demands of CMMC certification. He is known for conducting thorough assessments and translating complex cybersecurity requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

Who Should Attend?

Phil’s session will be especially valuable for:

• Defense contractors and subcontractors
• Organizations that handle Controlled Unclassified Information
• IT and cybersecurity professionals
• Compliance and risk management leaders
• CMMC program managers
• Managed service and managed security service providers
• Organizations preparing for a CMMC Level 2 assessment

Join Redspin at the CMMC Midwest Conference 2026 and hear directly from an experienced CMMC assessor about what organizations should understand as they put NIST cybersecurity requirements into practice.

Learn more and register for CMMC Midwest Conference 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Who from Redspin is speaking at CMMC Midwest Conference 2026?

Phil Conrad, Redspin’s Lead CCA for the Defense Industrial Base and Manager of CMMC Services, will present at the conference.

What is Phil Conrad’s session about?

Phil’s session, “Nitty-Gritty of NIST,” will provide an assessor-informed look at NIST cybersecurity requirements and their practical application for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base.

When is Phil Conrad speaking?

Phil will speak on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where is CMMC Midwest Conference 2026?

The conference will take place at 101 Archer at the University of Tulsa, 101 E. Archer Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma.