Chris Simpson
CMMC Certified Assessor
True security begins when compliance becomes culture.
Chris Simpson brings more than a decade of experience helping organizations strengthen security programs, protect sensitive information, and meet complex federal compliance requirements. His background spans industrial security, cybersecurity governance, program management, and regulatory compliance, providing clients with practical guidance that aligns security objectives with business operations.
As part of DVS’ CyberReady team, Chris helps organizations prepare for CMMC by translating regulatory requirements into achievable, risk-based compliance strategies. He works closely with clients to assess current cybersecurity maturity, identify gaps, develop remediation plans, and build the documentation and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
Chris holds the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) credential, is a CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP), and maintains multiple security and program management certifications, including Industrial Security Professional (ISP®), Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Special Program Security Certification (SPSC). His combination of assessment knowledge, security program experience, and collaborative approach helps organizations build sustainable compliance programs that support long-term cybersecurity resilience.
Chris is passionate about helping organizations reduce compliance complexity and develop security programs that are both effective and practical, enabling defense contractors to confidently compete for and protect government business.