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CPE, CLE Accredited
This is session 1 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

This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.

NASBA CPE ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Learning Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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www.nasbaregistry.org.
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
  • Christopher Pogue
    Director, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, CyberCX
    Chris Pogue is the Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) for CyberCX in the Americas and is a member of the global DFIR leadership team.

    Over his 25-year career, Chris has led multiple professional security and services organizations to investigate data breaches, secure corporate computing assets and critical value data, implement wide-scale compliance regimes, and help executives and boards of directors both qualify and quantify security risks.

    His extensive experience is drawn from careers as a cybercrimes investigator, ethical hacker, military officer, law enforcement and military instructor, university professor, business executive, and board advisor.

    Chris served in the United States Army as a Signal Corps Warrant Officer, participating in multiple joint task force missions is support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terror. He distinguished himself as an Honor Graduate from a variety of Army Academies and Schools and received multiple awards and commendations for excellence.

    Chris was also an active member of the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force in multiple field offices as well as the Headquarters Division. He has also been the recipient of multiple Secret Service Certificates of Appreciation.
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