CMMC Madness - Cynfeld #1
Episode 1 Synopsis
In this animated comedy short, cybersecurity chaos meets workplace anxiety as Coleman finds himself suddenly in charge of his company’s cybersecurity compliance project—specifically, the CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification). What follows is a hilarious whirlwind of confusion, jargon, and unexpected tech mishaps as Coleman tries to make sense of complex cybersecurity terms like “controlled unclassified information,” “multifactor authentication,” and “SIEM” (which he mistakes for a sneeze or a special kind of bagel).
The short pokes fun at modern compliance frameworks that seem to multiply overnight, always leaving businesses one step behind. From updates that never happen at the right time to robot parking tickets and endless logs that document everything from emails to sandwiches, the video captures the absurdity of navigating cybersecurity in today’s tech-dependent world.
As Coleman battles his growing stress and rapidly declining sense of digital control, he admits his plan is to pretend he knows what he's doing while secretly asking ChatGPT for help under his desk. With sharp wit and relatable office humor, the video skewers the overwhelming complexity of IT compliance—and the human cost of trying to keep up. It's all fun and games until the logs come for you.