How to Launch a CMMC Career From Scratch (My 5-Step Blueprint)

How to Launch a CMMC Career From Scratch (My 5-Step Blueprint)

From CMMC Proof by Derrich Phillips

June 6, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

Derrich Phillips shares a 5-step blueprint for launching a cybersecurity career focused on CMMC compliance.

Are you trying to figure out how to launch a cybersecurity career from scratch without wasting months on the wrong certifications or waiting for someone to hire you? In this live, front-line session, Derrich Phillips (Founder & President of Aspire Cyber) pulls back the curtain on the exact 5-step career blueprint he would use if he had to restart his CMMC journey from day one. With the Department of War (DOW) estimating that 80,000 to 200,000 defense contractors will legally require CMMC compliance, the demand for certified professionals is in an absolute bottleneck. Right now, there are less than 3,000 CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs) and CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) worldwide available to service over 200,000 companies! If you are a career-changer, veteran, or student looking for high-demand, remote, six-figure roles—this 5-step masterclass is your ultimate cheat code. Aspire Cyber is a CMMC Approved Training Provider (ATP). Schedule your free consultation today- https://calendly.com/mjordan-aspirecyber/15min?month=2026-06

People in this episode

Host: Derrich Phillips

Topics covered

  • cybersecurity
  • CMMC
  • career development
  • certifications
  • job market

Keywords

  • CMMC
  • cybersecurity career
  • certifications
  • Aspire Cyber
  • CMMC Certified Professionals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aspire Cyber, Department of War, CMMC

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