Thank You for Visiting Edwards at SBDC!

Your CMMC partner should be focused on your organizational goals, understand your industry, and be entrenched in the CMMC ecosystem.

Founded in 1997, Edwards is a WOSB and respected leader in project management, training, and cybersecurity consulting and assessment services. Leveraging our roots in both the government and commercial markets, Edwards emerged as a premier vendor in the CMMC arena as a certified RPO, candidate C3PAO, LTP, and LPP.

Our CMMC preparation consulting reflects our commitment to any organization and their CMMC Maturity Level as a critical component to business success. You won’t find a professional services firm that understands CMMC the way we do.

Talk to us about how we can help shepherd the CMMC opportunity for you. After all, we are in this together!

We are a trusted advisor for North Star Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM) training, leveraging our status as a CMMC-AB approved LPP and LTP organization. We are already developing the CMMC-AB assessor curricula and delivering that training nationwide. Our approach to North Star CMM reflects this same level of expertise and dedicated resources. We are committed to ensuring SBDC businesses understand cybersecurity and its criticality to overall business success. Our goal is to help SBDC advisors and consultants develop an awareness of the cyber risks associated with using modern information technology and implement a culture of safety.

Edwards is your trusted advisor for North Star CMM and all things CMMC!

Edwards Training

As a CMMC-AB Licensed Partner Publisher (LPP) and Licensed Training Provider (LTP), Edwards produces quality training materials for other LTPs or Organizations Seeking Certification (OSC).

Focused on learning solutions that enhance organizational performance, our courses are created using Edwards’ instructional systems design approach based on industry standards – and have been for 20+ years. This expertise coupled with our cybersecurity team’s experience in assessing and interpreting standards makes for dynamic training solutions. We are CMMC advocates and training professionals supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cybersecurity health.

North Star CMM Courses

Assessment & Scope Workshop

North Star CMM (Cybersecurity Maturity Model) Assessment and Scope Workshop offers a one-day (8 hour) virtual instructor-led training tailored for organizations seeking to stand up their cybersecurity program.

Based on CMMC, this 1-day course extends beyond an overview of the CMMC Model by exploring how a SBDC Advisor or Consultant would help to advise an organization on preparing their North Star CMM cyber-secure environment for an assessment. This includes the necessary documentation (System Security Plan [SSP] and Plan of Action and Milestones [POAM]), infrastructure diagrams and data flow basics, as well as what to expect in an assessment.

Executive Overview

For the busy executive or SBDC Advisor who requires a high-level overview of what North Star CMM (Cybersecurity Maturity Model) means for the SMBs they serve. This course is delivered in two, two-hour sessions of virtual instructor-led training, including the basics of data governance, the CMMC model, and how application of the North Star CMM’s version of the security practices can impact an organization’s growth and resilience.

Geared towards organizations either seeking certification or looking to use a clear and effective cybersecurity roadmap, it examines the CMMC-prescribed Level 1 maturity cybersecurity practices, their potential impact on your organization, and the resources needed for successful implementation, as well as a brief walkthrough of an assessment process. Instructors will take live Q&A, ensuring you walk away well-armed with what North Star CMM will mean for your growth in any industry.

Fundamentals

North Star CMM (Cybersecurity Maturity Model) Assessment and Scope Workshop offers a one-day (8 hour) virtual instructor-led training tailored for organizations seeking to stand up their cybersecurity program.

Based on CMMC, this 1-day course extends beyond an overview of the CMMC Model by exploring how a SBDC Advisor or Consultant would help to advise an organization on preparing their North Star CMM cyber-secure environment for an assessment. This includes the necessary documentation (System Security Plan [SSP] and Plan of Action and Milestones [POAM]), infrastructure diagrams and data flow basics, as well as what to expect in an assessment.

Interested in Training?

Your CMMC certification journey begins here! Our certified instructors provide top-tier training, allowing you to better help your organization during the certification process.

Complete the form to be entered to receive a free 30-minute consultation with our Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant/Instructor, Joy Beland. Along with the consultation, you will receive a discount on our CCP Field Guide and Exam Prep Manual.

Additional Resources

CMMC Explained with Joy Beland

Check out our CMMC Explained playlist on our YouTube channel. Our Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant/Instructor, Joy Beland tackles different CMMC topics and shows how these can affect your organization.