Katie Dodson Appointed Chair of CMMC Assessment Process Committee

Hive Systems Defense Solutions Reinforces National Leadership in CMMC with Appointment to Cyber AB's C3PAO Advisory Council

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hive Systems Defense Solutions announced today that Katie Dodson, President of Hive Systems Defense Solutions, has been appointed as the Chair of the CMMC Assessment Process Committee for the newly formed C3PAO Advisory Council, established by the Cyber AB - the official governing body of the CMMC ecosystem.

Dodson will lead a national committee of peers from across the nation's C3PAO community, reviewing feedback and making formal recommendations to improve the CMMC assessment process going forward. The council's mission is to ensure the CMMC framework continues to mature in a way that is consistent, scalable, and focused on protecting national defense information.

"I'm honored to help shape the next phase of CMMC implementation," said Dodson. "Our goal is to ensure the assessment process is not only consistent and credible but ultimately improves the cybersecurity posture of organizations supporting national defense."

"This appointment reinforces our leadership at the forefront of CMMC," said Alex Nette, CEO and Co-Founder of Hive Systems. "We're cybersecurity experts. We're a leading C3PAO. And now, we're directly helping shape how the future of CMMC unfolds. That's a trifecta of credibility no other firm can claim."

Dodson's two-year appointment underscores Hive Systems' growing influence as both a trusted assessor and strategic voice in national cybersecurity policy.

Built for the Mission: CMMC Compliance That Works

Hive Systems Defense Solutions is one of a select group of organizations authorized as a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) - and now, one of the few shaping the very process itself. Their team of Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs) and Practitioners (CCPs) provide:

• CMMC Mock Assessments
• CMMC Readiness & Implementation Services
• Official CMMC Certification Assessments

Learn more by visiting www.hivesystems.com/cmmc.

About Hive Systems Defense Solutions

Hive Systems Defense Solutions is a specialized division of Hive Systems, focused on delivering CMMC compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity solutions to the Defense Industrial Base.

About Hive Systems

Hive Systems provides smarter cybersecurity services and assessments with their trusted experts while delivering leading cybersecurity products with Audora, Derive, and QryptoCyber. Since 2018, Hive Systems has partnered with businesses to design tailored cybersecurity strategies that enhance existing investments and mitigate risks effectively. Through Hive Helps, the company extends pro bono services to qualified non-profit organizations and communities to ensure that limited resources don't stand in the way of social progress. Hive Systems is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and serves clients and customers worldwide.

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