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This is session 2 of 2 in the Cloud Security Fundamentals and FedRAMP Compliance virtual course.

The Cloud Security and FedRAMP compliance course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of cloud security requirements, cloud security issues, cloud computing architecture and security concepts for the three types of cloud computing: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) , Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS), and explains what cloud service providers and agencies must do to understand the latest guidance provided by NIST and to meet the requirements for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).

This program is designed for both non-tech professionals such as contracts specialists, contracts administrators, directors of contracts and others.  It is also relevant to technology specialists who have to understand cloud computing concepts, FEDRAMP compliance and program initiatives.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing Architecture and Security Concepts
  • Know cloud computing architectures
  • Identify security challenges for the cloud
Module 2: Cloud Security Fundamentals
  • Identify cloud security fundamentals
  • Identify security benefits of the cloud
Module 3: Procuring Cloud Services for Federal Agencies
  • Define Assessment and Authorization roles and responsibilities
  • Know the requirements
Module 4: Security Compliance
  • Know the purpose, focus, and security requirements of FedRAMP
  • Identify the proposed framework for CMMC
  • Know the NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 standards
  • Know the effects of Executive Orders on cloud adoption
  • Understand the relationship between various compliance programs 
Module 5: Customer Responsibilities
  • Understand security responsibilities when using IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
  • Understand the importance of compliance programs
  • Identify best practices
 
 NOTE: On-Demand Virtual Course sessions are not eligible for CLE/CPE credits.
About Our Experts
  • Alexander Major
    Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
    Mr. Major is a partner and co-leader of the firm’s Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group. Mr. Major focuses his practice on federal procurement, cybersecurity liability and risk management, and litigation. A prolific author and thought leader in the area of cybersecurity, his professional experience involves a wide variety of litigation and counseling matters dealing with procurement laws and federal regulations and standards . His diverse experience includes complex litigation in federal court under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act and bid protest actions. He counsels all sizes of companies on issues relating to compliance with government regulations including, among other things, cybersecurity (NIST, FIPS, FedRAMP, and DFARS) requirements, multiple award schedule compliance, Section 508 issues, country of origin requirements under the Buy American and Trade Agreements Acts, cost accounting, and small business requirements. He also regularly conducts internal investigations to assist companies ensure that they are in full compliance with the law.

    Mr. Major is a retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer and remains a U.S. Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officer for the state of Maryland.
    J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, cum laude
    B.S., Montana State University
  • Franklin Turner
    Partner, McCarter & English
    Mr. Turner is a Partner and Co-Leader of the Government Contracts & Export Controls Practice Group. He is an innovative business lawyer with significant experience resolving complex government contracts issues for a broad array of companies – ranging from multinational Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and small businesses. Mr. Turner routinely represents clients in the aerospace, defense, information technology, health care and industrial supply sectors.

    Mr. Turner is a prolific author and lecturer and is routinely called upon by national and international news organizations to offer his insight regarding developments in the federal procurement industry.
    EDUCATION
    J.D., William & Mary Law School, 2008
    B.A., University of Virginia, Foreign Affairs, 2005
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