David Blackburn, CEO of OrangeSlices, recently sat down with John Nolan, Vice President of IT Operations at ISI, for a practical conversation on what defense contractors are facing right now.
ISI supports more than 900 defense contractors with CMMC and NIST compliance, FSO services, facility and personnel clearances, and managed IT and cybersecurity. Together, David and John cut through the noise to focus on real-world risks and decisions leaders are being forced to make.
The discussion explores the consequences of delaying CMMC readiness, whether competitors are capitalizing on cyber and compliance gaps, and how today’s market conditions are reshaping how companies think about risk, readiness, and long-term competitiveness.
This episode is a clear-eyed look at compliance not as a checkbox, but as a strategic factor in protecting contracts, reputation, and future growth.
To connect with John, follow him on LinkedIn here.
Learn more about ISI by visiting their webpage here.
