Tara Lemieux, known as "The Queen of CMMC," brings 35 years of expertise from the Department of Defense, USIC, and National Security sectors. An internationally recognized cybersecurity virtuoso, she's at the forefront of deciphering and addressing the cyber threat landscape. Tara’s proficiency in cryptography, authentication, cloud security, and malware defense is unparalleled. With a niche in Hacking and Exploit Technologies, her grasp on Advanced Hacking Techniques is profound. She has notably contributed to the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Process and actively shapes CMMC protocols as a working group member, and author of “So, You’re Planning an Assessment?” She teaches courses for CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs) and Assessors (CCA), bolstering her status as a leading educator in the field. Her credentials are further backed by her roles as a Lead Auditor for ISO standards and as a CCA and CCP showcasing her holistic command over cybersecurity and compliance.