Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors

CPE, CLE Accredited

Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors is a new course of Federal Publications Seminars, driven by the demand of our customers to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of newly-published rules and regulations and increased enforcement facing those who do business with the government. It is a high-level review of the cybersecurity rules and regulations, emphasizing practical keys to success in today's cybersecurity compliance world.

This fundamental course covers the basic cybersecurity rules and regulations (FAR, FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, CISA, CMMC), the newly published regulations (DHARS, VA, NIST), how cybersecurity has changed the SPRS Score, and the new “TikTok” ban - in clear, concise terms you can apply to your individual work and cybersecurity operations.

Who Will Benefit?
This program is tailored for everyone: prime contractors; subcontractors; small businesses; government agencies, non-profits, etc. You will walk away with valuable knowledge and new skills to bring back to your organization to ensure you can implement a solid cybersecurity compliance program.

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:

Know the historical context of Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
Identify the relevant statutes, laws and regulations in cybersecurity
- FAR, FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, CMMC
- DHARS, VA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171
Identify the relevant Security Breach Notification Law and Regulations
- Federal
- DOD
- State & Local
Understand the new prohibited technology and application bans
- No TikTok
Determine which regulations your organization may need to comply with when doing business with the government
Understand how the new regulations may affect your SPRS score

Our instructors:
Our instructors are skilled professionals who can explain clearly and maintain students' interest. They have the advantage of speaking from experience since each specialist is involved daily in cybersecurity compliance programs.

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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West Professional Development is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

About Our Experts

Perry Keating

Managing Director and President, Protiviti Government Services (Pro Gov)

Perry Keating is the Managing Director and President of Protiviti Government Services (Pro Gov), with over 30 years of experience in business and service with the government and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Perry’s technical expertise includes protecting government data, systems, and networks from cybersecurity assessments, policy development, and remediation through incident response for compliance with a variety of frameworks (FAR 52.204-21, DFARS 252.204-7012, FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST RMF, NIST 800-53; NIST 800-171, CMMC).

His experience gives him unique industry insight into the Aerospace & Defense (A&D), Government Contractors (GovCon), Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and Public Sector (US Federal, State & Local) as well as the Telecommunications and High-Tech industries.

Perry earned his MBA from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Tulane University. He proudly served as a Commissioned Officer in the US Army Corps of Engineers.

He is a member of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM); the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA); the Army Engineer Association (AEA); the Association of the United States Army (AUSA); the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA); and the Reserve Officers Association (ROA)

EDUCATION

BS in Computer Science from Tulane University
MBA from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
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

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