Mike Snyder is responsible for the development, administration, and management of the CMMC training and examination programs for CMMC assessor and instructor certifications. He oversees the programs to ensure the availability of validated, skilled assessors and instructors in the CMMC ecosystem, who can validate DIB companies meet cybersecurity requirements for government contract procurement.
Mike is a dedicated information security professional with over 25 years of experience in implementations, assessments, and training within both the government and private sectors. Mike has been a Lead Assessor and Instructor for multiple government information security programs and frameworks. Mike has developed, implemented, and managed information security strategies and programs within both the private and government sectors, ranging in size from small to corporate organizations. Mike is known for his work and commitment to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, as well as his vast experience assessing Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors to ensure compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 contract requirements while a member of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).
Mike holds a Master’s Degree in Information Security Management from Trident University. He holds numerous cybersecurity and IT certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CMMC-LCCA, CMMC-PI, multiple Microsoft technical certifications, and the prestigious Bronze Oder of Mercury.