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Our Approach

Tired of the inefficiency and backtracking when using government rules to assess CMMC compliance? Our Conquer CMMC Requirements app follows a compliance-first approach, eliminating wasted steps. Backed by years of IT compliance expertise, Cohort Shield saves you time and money on your path to certification.

Technology
Drew Griffin

With decades of experience in securing key components of the U.S. supply chain, Drew has a proven track record of quickly adapting to meet the needs of clients across industries and sizes. CMMC compliance is more than just cybersecurity—it mandates written, actionable procedures that are understandable from the boardroom to the maintenance team. This combination of effective communication and proven cybersecurity expertise is what sets us apart. 

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Dean brings 30 years of national and international security experience to Cohort Shield. As the founder of a government contracting company, he has worked with NATO, the U.S. Army, and international special operations organizations. A retired U.S. Army Colonel with 25 years in Special Operations, including assignments in the 2nd Ranger Battalion and 5th Special Forces Group, Dean also served as a U.S. Army War College Fellow and holds advanced degrees in Management and Political Science. Since retiring in 2016, Dean has leveraged his leadership and expertise to guide clients through CMMC compliance, driving Cohort Shield’s mission to deliver exceptional compliance solutions.  More about Dean.

Expert Leadership
Dean Franks

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