Who I Am

I'm Poojan Patel, a cybersecurity professional focused on helping defense contractors, federal suppliers, and security teams meet CMMC 2.0 and DoD requirements. I run CyberSec Insight to share practical, implementation-focused guidance on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST frameworks, zero trust architecture, and securing the defense industrial base (DIB).

My work centers on turning compliance and architecture standards into clear, actionable steps—whether you're preparing for a CMMC assessment, designing zero trust for hybrid cloud, or hardening Azure and identity environments for DoD and federal use.

Certifications & Credentials

CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)

Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert

I am a verified CMMC Certified Professional in the CyberAB (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body) ecosystem. You can view my official member profile on the CyberAB marketplace:

View my CyberAB member profile↗

Cybersecurity Expertise & Skills

I work across the full stack of modern cybersecurity and compliance, with deep experience in the following areas:

• CMMC 2.0 & 32 CFR Part 170: Scoping, gap assessments, control implementation, and readiness for C3PAO assessments.
• DoD & DFARS compliance: Contract requirements, NIST SP 800-171, and supply chain security for the defense industrial base.
• Zero trust architecture: Identity-centric security, hybrid and multi-cloud design, and secure access for federal and DoD environments.
• Microsoft Azure security: Reference architectures, security baselines, identity (Entra ID), and cloud-native controls.
• NIST frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, 800-171, CSF, and mapping to CMMC practices and assessment objectives.
• Threat detection & response: Detection engineering, incident response, and security operations for DIB and enterprise environments.

What You'll Find Here

CyberSec Insight is built for security practitioners, program owners, and defense contractors who need clear, actionable guidance—not vendor slides or high-level overviews. Articles cover CMMC implementation roadmaps, Azure hardening, identity security, and real-world steps to reduce risk and pass assessments.