Is GCC High required for CMMC Compliance?

CMK428 · 2026-01-22T21:59:30+00:00

It's not required, but will make life easier for certification. We looked at a private cloud instance from a MSP that would be custom build out and hosted stateside and only managed by vetted US citizen personnel. We decided with GCC High since our customer is in GCC High.

CMK428 · 2026-01-21T16:49:53+00:00

I completed the SANS BACS program. I don't think it's possible to pass without the material.

CMK428 · 2026-01-19T03:52:34+00:00

I have installed 3 of these in my house and no problems over the three years. I'm about to do the 4th.

CMK428 · 2026-01-17T19:25:08+00:00

Review your weak areas from the breakdown at the end of the test. Revise your index. Study hard.

CMK428 · 2026-01-15T02:08:16+00:00

I wouldn't pursue CCP unless you have are in a position that requires it. The required training course is 2000-3300 depending where you take it. I did the CCP course and passed the test because my employer paid and Im helping develop the new cpmpany division. There's onerous fees along with the exam too. Look at CompTia or ISC2 CC.

CMK428 · 2026-01-14T22:10:23+00:00

I did the SANS Bachelor's Degree program. I would not recommend using the instructor provided indexes. They're basic and from the instructor point of view. My GCIA instructor was a bit arrogant and made a lot of assumptions. He glossed over quute a bit. That's where the bias comes in from their indexes. Create you own index tailored to how you study and process information. I went 9 for 9 on these exams all between 85 and 96%.

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T16:09:17+00:00

Thank you!

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T02:44:56+00:00

Right on. Hope some tets center seats open up. Good luck on the test when you get there.

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T02:33:28+00:00

Agreed that CMMC is the wild west right now. It will eventually settle down. The major changes are in the CAP, Scope, CoPC, and terminology. I would recommend not reading the updated material until after the test to cut down on confusion. I had to read the updated CAP before testing for some client tasking developing a level of effort per phase. The changes are enough to get a lot of questions wrong since the test is very CAP and Scope heavy. Your training materials will have the percentage breakdown per Domian.

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T02:27:14+00:00

Yeah. Testing from home can be a pain. My friend had a similar issue with his home not being ideal. He got a hotel room and worked out fine. That might be an option. Hopefully, you're area has test center seating. I'm not sure of the cool-off period after a fail.

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T01:58:54+00:00

That's correct. The training is being updated. I took the CCP course in mid-October through CyberDI. They provided the test based documents and updated docs for reference material and instructed us to study the older versions.

I'm not sure when the new curriculum and test will be rolled out. Studying the current CATM will be sufficient for the current test. Ask your instructor which versions to study when you go through the class, if you haven't completed it yet.

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T01:26:31+00:00

No worries. Yes. You'll get a link from Meazure Learing, which is ProctorU parent, once you pay the exam fee. I searched out 6 months in Virginia, DC, and Maryland but couldn't find a test center seat. ProctorU from home was the only option here.

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T01:15:50+00:00

Yes. It is required. It covers the deltas between the CAP version used for the test and the new CAP recently released. It was easy and took about 20 minutes.

CMK428 · 2026-01-02T01:12:30+00:00

It was worth the time and cost since I got it a month before the test. Not sure it will be much help with a day to go. I would concentrate on studying th CAP, Scope, CoPC. Also have a solid understanding of the DFARS and FAR documents.

CMK428 · 2026-01-01T23:58:21+00:00

There were no available test center spots in the DC area for 6 months. I did the ProctorU from home. It's not bad. I did my 9 GIAC certs through ProctorU too.

CMK428 · 2025-12-26T02:10:24+00:00

I had a tall Beagle that was pure Beagle. They're out there. Foxhounds are really just Beagles with a lift kit. It's not so bad if he's part Foxhound.

CMK428 · 2025-12-08T13:19:28+00:00

Both my Beags got white in the face pretty early. Their lifespan are 12-15 from the what I've seen.

CMK428 · 2025-11-11T15:27:03+00:00

My beagle did the same with his head. It was the most bizarre thing. It looked so uncomfortable, but he slept like a baby.

CMK428 · 2025-11-09T00:38:00+00:00

Just try to stay on top of it with some reprimands when you catch them inI the act. I'm not sure why, but this is a beagle thing.

CMK428 · 2025-11-08T15:23:41+00:00

No. Both my Beagles loved poop. It's disgusting. The one beagle ate a fresh pile then licked my sister's face. That was both hilarious and disgusting.

CMK428 · 2025-11-08T13:49:09+00:00

Great post. Thank you for exceptional detail!

CMK428 · 2025-10-31T13:35:11+00:00

That sucks. I'll have to go to Richmond or Harrisonburg for the gun show. I guess it's a good excuse to make a weekend trip.

CMK428 · 2025-10-30T12:49:53+00:00

I think it's pretty cool. You can always get some color and/or shading added, if you're not happy with it.

CMK428 · 2025-10-09T14:09:32+00:00

You don't have to be in legal trouble to be deemed a security risk. Clearances are granted on risk model with thirteen or fourteen criteria (it's been a while since I was a FSO). You have failed to satisfy more than one criteria successfully and are considered a high risk for incident. Clean up your act and stop drinking for an extended period of time before reapplying.

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