How MSP Owners Can Lead with AI CMMC Level 2 Compliance
Release Date: 11/26/2025
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In this episode of Sunny’s Silver Linings, Sunny Kaila interviews Tobias (Toby) Musser, co-leader of MNS Group, a rare CMMC Level 2 assessment MSP and C3PAO. Together they break down leadership development for MSP owners, CMMC compliance explained, and how MSPs can use AI without sacrificing security.
What You’ll Learn:
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Leadership development for MSP owners: grit, lifelong learning, mindset, culture.
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CMMC compliance explained: what Level 2 requires, what tools MSPs can/can’t use, and how to stay compliant.
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How MSPs can use AI: real AI use cases for small businesses, internal copilots, ticket workflows, open-source options (Llama 3, LM Studio, Hugging Face).
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AI with security-first thinking: how to protect vector databases, internal models, and high-risk data.
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Abundance mindset in business: why collaboration scales MSPs faster than competition.
If you’re ready to grow with confidence through AI, security, and strong leadership: this conversation gives you the exact mindset and tools to move forward.
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