Course Overview: Master the CMMC Ecosystem and earn 32 CPE Credits
Secure your place in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by mastering mandatory protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This inaugural Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Professional (CCP) course is offered by Adodo AI, a Cyber-AB CMMC Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) and Authorized Training Provider (ATP), in partnership with Knight Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Compliance (CICC). This course, taught by Dr. Tom Duffey, Knight CICC Principal, Consultant, and Instructor, an ISACA APMG accredited trainer, and a respected leader serving in multiple roles within the Houston security community, provides candidates with a deep, actionable understanding of the CMMC ecosystem, including required tools, techniques, and security requirements detailed in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171.
Designed specifically to prepare you for the rigorous CMMC CCP exam, this instructor-led training verifies your knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory cybersecurity requirements. The first phase of CMMC enforcement went active on November 10, 2025, mandating the implementation of critical protections, and starting November 10, 2026, defense contractors will be required to pass rigorous assessments to secure government contracts. Earning your CCP is the crucial first step in your CMMC journey. The CCP certification is a mandatory prerequisite for professionals seeking to advance to Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), and Lead CCA (LCCA) certifications.
Who Should Attend?
This comprehensive CCP certification preparation training is critical for professionals spanning the compliance and cybersecurity spectrum at all levels, including but not limited to:
- Employees of Organizations Seeking CMMC Certification (OSC)
- Prime and Sub-contractors with current and future defense contracts involving the storage, transmission, and/or processing of FCI and CUI
Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Professionals
Regulatory Compliance Officers and Legal and Contract Compliance Professionals.
Federal and Commercial Cybersecurity and Technology Consultants
Federal Employees and Contract Office Representatives (CORs)
Registered Practitioners (RPs) and Registered Practitioners Advanced (RPAs)
Candidate CMMC Assessment Team Members
CAICO CCP Exam Blueprint Alignment
Official CMMC Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO) 2022 CCP Blueprint Alignment
The curriculum is strictly mapped to the official 2022 version of the Cyber-AB CCP exam blueprint, covering all weighted content domains to ensure coverage of required capabilities.
Domain 1: CMMC Ecosystem (5%)
Domain 2: CMMC Code of Professional Conduct (Ethics) (5%)
Domain 3: CMMC Governance and Sources Documents (15%)
Domain 4: CMMC Model Construct and Implementation Evaluation (35%)
Domain 5: CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) (25%)
Domain 6: Scoping (15%)
Houston, TX
The inaugural course will be held at the Microsoft Corporate Office in Houston, Texas. *Remote attendees also welcomed!
Starting Monday July 27th, 2026
Dates
Monday to Thursday
July 27th - 30th, 2026
8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST
Location
Microsoft Corporate Office
750 Town & Country Blvd., Suite #1000
Houston, TX 77024
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Tom's professional philosophy is centered on growing oneself, others, and the organization while giving back to the security community. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to mentoring others and has served in board and leadership roles with ISA Houston, the South Texas ISSA, ISACA Greater Houston Chapter (GHC), and the InfraGard Energy Cyber Security Consortium (CSC). He has also contributed to numerous NERC initiatives and currently serves as Vice Chair of the NERC Supply Chain Subcommittee (SCS).
In addition to his extensive academic and professional credentials, Dr. Tom serves as adodo.ai's Lead CMMC Assessor and Instructor and holds multiple DoD 8570/8140 certifications. He is an ISACA and APMG-accredited instructor for CISA, CISM, and CRISC certification programs, which align closely with the knowledge domains required for CMMC certifications. Teaching, mentoring, and continuous learning remain among Dr. Tom's greatest passions. He currently serves as an adjunct professor with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and as an ISA/IEC 62443 Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Instructor.
Drawing upon his experience as a former DIACAP and Department of Defense Program Manager, Dr. Tom helps students understand how CMMC requirements apply to the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and ultimately support the mission of protecting the nation's defense industrial base and the men and women who serve our country.
Dr. Tom is also a respected thought leader in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. His doctoral dissertation focused on NERC CIP regulatory compliance, and he has contributed to numerous industry thought-leadership initiatives, including a World Economic Forum white paper on electric industry cyber resilience and the development of domain content for the EC-Council C|CISO Body of Knowledge.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dr. Tom enjoys traveling, mentoring emerging cybersecurity professionals, and working on a variety of personal and community projects. Together with his wife, he remains actively involved in service-oriented and community-focused initiatives.
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CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CYBERSECURITY & COMPLIANCE
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Adodo AI is your mission-ready partner for DoD Cyber Compliance, dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes. We are an Authorized CMMC C3PAO and Authorized Training Provider (ATP).
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