In the latest instalment of our interviews speaking to leaders throughout the world of tech, we’ve welcomed Phil McParlane, CTO and founder at 4dayweek.io.

The National Industrial Security Program (NISP), the authority within the United States for access to classified data by government contractors. Have outlined requirements to ensure continued availability and integrity of classified data, and prevent its unauthorised disclosure. The operating manual (NISPOM) affects all government agencies and commercial contractors who have access to classified data.

In the latest instalment of our interviews speaking to leaders throughout the world of tech, we’ve welcomed Jamie Howard, CTO at Capital on Tap. With over 20 years in technology, specialising in start-up/scale-up businesses, Jamie has experience across the engineering, media and financial services sectors.

There are five levels that make up the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. These levels range from Level 1 (Basic Cyber Hygiene) to Level 5 (Advanced/Progressive). With each level of cybersecurity certification, the requirements of the previous level are built upon and new controls and practices are introduced.