Get Ready for the New Cybersecurity Era! - SB

"Get Ready for the New Cybersecurity Era!"

What You Need to Know About the New DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:30AM

Panelists:

Meghan Doherty, Government Contracts Partner, Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman LLP

Christian Hansen, CISSP, CISA, Partner, Cybersecurity Consulting, Moss Adams LLP

Moderator: Rich Weber, CPA, Partner, Government Contracting, Moss Adams LLP

Big changes are coming for DoD contractors and subcontractors! On August 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) unveiled a game-changing proposed rule to overhaul the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and supercharge its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program. This new rule is set to revolutionize how companies secure unclassified information in the DoD supply chain, and it could be finalized as early as Spring 2025!

Are You Prepared?

Under these new regulations, contractors will need to prove their cybersecurity chops from day one, maintaining compliance through every step of the contract. Whether it’s mandatory audits, fresh compliance protocols, or new reporting requirements, the stakes have never been higher! This is a must-attend panel for anyone in the Aerospace & Defense sector looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Join us to get the inside scoop on the latest DFARS updates, learn how to navigate the new CMMC 2.0 landscape, and discover practical steps your business can take today to ensure you’re ready for the future. With the 60-day comment period closing on October 15, 2024, now is the time to take action and secure your position in the DoD’s evolving cybersecurity framework!

Don’t get left behind—equip your business to thrive in the new cybersecurity frontier!

Panelists

Meghan Doherty represents clients in a wide variety of matters including bid protests, cybersecurity, M&A, size protests and appeals, claims, and suspensions and debarments.

Meghan has experience advising clients across many industries including aerospace and defense, intelligence, information technology, health care and transportation. She has successfully represented clients in matters before the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and the Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals. Meghan regularly advises clients on cybersecurity compliance issues including compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. Meghan also has an active pro bono practice.

Christian Hansen, CISSP, CISA (Panelist) has worked in IT consulting since 2007. He manages the federal services practice, which includes maintaining our FedRAMP work, managing federal cybersecurity services engagements, and participating as a team member of each consulting or audit project. Prior to joining Moss Adams, Christian spent time with a Big Four firm as part of their IT Advisory Service practice, and at a financial institution as part of the Internal IT Audit group. Since joining Moss Adams, Christian has worked with clients to document and develop controls and procedures as part of their FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, HITRUST, SOX compliance, and SOC reporting initiatives.

Rich Weber (Moderator) has more than 15 years of experience in government contracting, specializing in business tax and contract compliance consulting services for government contractors. His expertise includes Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance, DCAA-compliant accounting system design and implementation, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) implementation, indirect rate development, contract analysis and administration. He provides these services across a wide range of industries, with a focus on defense, professional services, and technology sectors.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Moss Adams, 222 N. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, United States