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In-depth guides on CMMC, cybersecurity, scheduling, and project management, written by the people who do the work. Read them here or download the PDF.

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  • 4 areas of expertise What we coverCMMC and cybersecurity, project scheduling, earned value and portfolio management, and professional development.
  • 25+ years of real-world practice Since 1997Edwards has helped government agencies, businesses, and non-profits improve how they work.

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CMMC Training

Efficiency in CMMC Compliance: The Strategic Role of a CCP

By fostering in-house CMMC expertise, organizations significantly reduce time and costs associated with preparing for a formal CMMC assessment.

January 2024

CMMC

Impact to Small Businesses of CMMC on DoD Opportunities

A 2020 panel of legal, business development, and cybersecurity experts on what CMMC means for small businesses competing for DoD work.

April 2020

Cybersecurity

A Disciplined Approach to Cybersecurity Program Management

Running a cybersecurity program through a disciplined program management approach enables CISOs to bridge gaps between tactical time pulls and the goals of a strategically oriented, business focused information security program.

Spring 2018

Professional Development

The Importance of Mentoring

Why a mentoring relationship is a win-win for the employee, the mentor, and the organization, and five steps to find a mentor of your own.

May 2016

Project Scheduling

DCMA 14-Point Assessment for Project Schedule Health

The DCMA 14 Point Assessment provides a quantitative assessment of schedule quality based on measurable criteria rooted in industry defined scheduling best practices.

2016

Project Management

How to Use Project Monitoring for Maximum Impact

Project monitoring and control is not some vague awareness that your project is progressing as time passes. Impactful monitoring and control begins before the project work even starts.

2021