Welcome to the first episode of Shop Talk – where manufacturers talk real shop.

In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Connellan, CEO of Blue Crane Consulting, to dive into a critical topic for today’s manufacturing world: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

If you're an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) doing business with the U.S. government, CMMC compliance isn’t optional—it’s required. Patrick breaks down what CMMC is, why it matters, and how your shop can prepare for certification.

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