Is CMMC Worth It? The Business Case
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Should you spend $100k–$200k+ pursuing CMMC certification? It depends. Host Nathan Austin talks with Jesse Jarvie and Eric Vollbrecht about real scenarios — including a $10M company with only $500k in defense-related revenue — to help you figure out if certification actually makes sense for your business.
Plus: the competitive edge early movers are already capturing, and the hidden benefits (insurance, risk management, AI readiness) most companies don't see coming.
Nathan Austin
VP of Business Development/Co-Owner
Bio: Nathan brings 20+ years of IT leadership to Mytech, which he co-founded in 2000. He helps businesses get 4x more value from IT through strategy-aligned solutions. A frequent speaker at industry events, Nathan is also active in national IT peer groups and local nonprofits. Based in Minnesota, he enjoys life with his wife Shaina and stays active through martial arts, running, and snowboarding. His upcoming book is “Capitalism & Community: A Partnership for a Better Tomorrow.”
Eric Vollbrecht
Sr. Security Consultant
Bio: Eric Vollbrecht focuses on designing and implementing robust security solutions that address evolving business needs. With over twenty years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, he specializes in threat modeling and advanced security engineering to safeguard digital environments. As a CMMC-Registered Practitioner, Eric helps organizations align their security programs with regulatory and industry standards while building resilient, compliant infrastructures.
Jesse Jarvie
Senior Business Technology Advisor
Bio: At Mytech, I work with clients to reduce their technology pains and improve their network security, using a proactive and straightforward approach. We work with a wide variety of clients who require various levels of support. For those that require a true partnership of equals, have complex environments, work towards or maintain complex regulatory needs (CMMC, SOC2, HITRUST, HIPAA, etc...) or are looking for a partnership to help support the internal IT team. When I’m not at work, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, running, or biking.
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