Do you want to win Department of Defense (DOD) contracts or clients that touch the government in any way?
Do you have the highest protection against a ransomware attack? Can you afford the downtime and millions of dollars non-compliance will cost you?
No matter how you answered, you're going to want to read this book. This book breaks down CMMC compliance so you can win DOD contracts and formulate the highest protection against the increasingly frequent and complex cyber-attacks.
Almost 100% of DoW Contractors
Require NIST SP 800-171 Self Assessments
65% of DoW Contractors
Require a CMMC Level-1 Self Assessment
35% of DoW Contractors
Require a CMMC Level-2 Self Assessment
For a DoW Contractor - CMMC Is The Future - It's Your Competitive Edge
The release of 48 CFR on November 10, 2025 signifies a mandatory change in cybersecurity for DoD contractors. It mandates that CMMC requirements will be included in new DoD contracts, making CMMC compliance a binding requirement for DoD contracts.
Explained in layman's terms, this book breaks down CMMC compliance so you can win DoD contracts and formulate the highest protection against the increasingly frequent and complex cyber attacks.
Is This Book For You?
If you're a small to medium sized Department of War contractor who:
Is concerned about CMMC but aren't sure about how to get started or who you can trust
Wants to start preparing to get certified so you can win contracts
Is ready to have a large competive advantage over many other contractors
Needs to strengthen your own company cybersecurity in the process
Meet The Author - John Hill
John Hill is the founder and CEO of TechSage Solutions, a trailblazing Managed Service Provider (MSP) and one of the nation's foremost experts in compliance, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and regulated industries. With a career spanning over four decades,
John has established a reputation as an innovator and problem solver, renowned for tackling the most complex IT and compliance challenges.
John's fascination with technology and service began in childhood, inspired by rocket launches at Cape Canaveral and a family legacy of educators. His early struggles with reading were overcome with the help of a dedicated teacher, igniting a lifelong commitment to service and continuous improvement.
After enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, John's military career spanned 28 years. He played pivotal roles in communications security, satellite operations, and network control, including building the first computer network at the Air National Guard on Kelly Air Force Base and supporting NASA's Space Shuttle Contingency Communications Team.
In 2000, John launched TechSage Solutions, recognizing the urgent need for small and mid-sized businesses, especially DoD contractors, to leverage advanced technology for security, compliance, and growth. Drawing on his military and DoD contractor experience, John built TechSage into a top IT and cybersecurity firm, serving clients across Texas. Under his leadership, TechSage became one of the first MSPs in the region to achieve CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO) status. John himself is a CMMC Certified Professional, guiding clients through the rigorous certification and audit process with a proprietary, results-driven methodology.
Under John's leadership, TechSage Solutions has received national recognition, including as a finalist in the 2024 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards for innovative managed service providers nationwide. TechSage Solutions recent award of the Cybersecurity Trustmark Assured designation from the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) further distinguishes its expertise in advanced cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
A recognized authority, John is a 2x best-selling co-author of Why Your Business Must Have Cybersecurity Risk Assessments and The Compliance Formula, both essential guides for organizations seeking to achieve CMMC certification and protect against cyber threats. He is a frequent speaker and a mentor to emerging technology leaders, known for his forward-thinking approach to compliance, AI, automation, and secure digital transformation.
John has also served as past president of the San Antonio Chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners, past Chairman of the Board for South Texas Emerging Technology Fund, and a past mentor for TechNovum Venture Mentoring Service. His mission: to help empower businesses to succeed
through strategic technology, relentless innovation, and an unwavering commitment to security and compliance.
With a proven track record of solving the toughest IT and compliance problems, John stands as a true industry pioneer, trusted by clients, respected by peers, and driven by a passion to help others achieve what once seemed impossible.