CMMC Unwrapped - Legal, Compliance and Technical Requirements

Overview

The CMMC was meticulously crafted to safeguard the invaluable sensitive information within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). By bridging the gaps left by previous regulations sets a new standard of excellence for cybersecurity. Now, you have the opportunity to position yourself at the forefront of this transformative movement.

In our immersive 2-day course, we will unveil the secrets of CMMC 2.0, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of its requirements. Dive deep into the legal, compliance, and technical aspects, and emerge confident to navigate the complexities of the DoD supply chain. Gain invaluable insights into the DoD's cybersecurity expectations and discover how to exceed them.

But we don't stop there. Our course is designed to be practical and actionable, ensuring you comprehend the CMMC and accelerate your journey toward certification. With clear, step-by-step guidance, we'll empower you to overcome obstacles and swiftly achieve CMMC compliance within the required timeframe.

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

Understand the expectations of the DoD for cybersecurity for members of the Defense Industrial Base (DOB)
Select a target CMMC level for your organization
Identify the status of capabilities within your organization needed to achieve the required CMMC level
Choose appropriate and effective solutions for your organization
Understand the certification process and the success criteria for achieving certification
Describe and implement a plan of action to prepare your organization for certification

Dates/Locations

No upcoming dates/locations at this time

Agenda

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Las Vegas Government Contracts Week
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Orlando, FL

Day 1
Module 1: Introduction to CMMC

Threat overview
Regulatory Framework
Legal Implications
Motivations for CMMC
Goals and objectives of the program

Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Framework

FAR and DFARs
Applicability
Expected changes to current regulations
Implementation timeline

Morning Break

Module 3: Certification Process

What is known about certification
Charting the unkown
Consequences for contrators

Module 4: The CMMC Model Framework

Model overview
Decoding CMMC Lingo
CMMC Lingo

Lunch Break

Module 5 – CMMC Levels 1 and 2

Purpose and intent
Required practices
Demonstrating maturity

Module 6 – CMMC Level 3

Purpose and intent
Required practices
What's new beyond NIST SP 800-171
Demonstrating maturity

Day 2
Module 7 – Reference Security Architecture for Handling CUI

Hybrid IT architecture
Security program components
Technical secuirty practices
IT operational practices
Incident response and reporting

Module 8 – CMMC Levels 4

Purpose and intent
Required practices
Demonstrating maturity

Morning Break

Module 9 – CMMC Preparation

Scope of certification
Segmentation of networks and systems
Selecting solutions
Utilizing service providers
Using cloud services to shift the compliance burden

Module 10 – CMMC Accreditation Body and Third Party Assessors

Role of the Accreditation Body
Role of Certified Third Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs)
Training and certification of assessors

Lunch Break

Module 11 – CMMC Assessment

Assessment vs self attestation
Preparing for an audit
Curation of evidence
Pre-Assessment
Handling exceptions and deficiencies
Dispute resolution

Module 12: Managing your supply chain

Flow down of CMMC requirements
Outreach and mentoring of subcontractors
Assessing readiness of suppliers

Module 13: CMMC and the Big Picture

Threat Landscape
FAR, DFARs, and other Agency Regulations
Statutes and Executive Orders
Interaction between other requirements and CMMC
CMMC Beyond DoD

Experts

Eric Crusius

Partner, Holland & Knight

Eric, a Partner at Holland & Knight specializing in Government Contracts, Internet/Technology Law, and representing businesses of all shapes and sizes, was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star. This honor is only given to the top 2.5% of attorneys who meet certain criteria. Eric has appeared as a g...

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Accreditation

See Individual Courses For Available Credits

Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.

CPE: Continuing Professional Education

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom

Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and 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.

For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.

CPE Hours

This program is eligible for: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit

Program Level: 11.0

Program Prerequisite: N/A

Advance Preparation: N/A

Method: N/A

CLP: Continuous Learning Points

Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University

Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.

CLP Hours

This program is eligible for: (CLP) hours of credit

CLE: Continuing Legal Education

States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.

Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.

CLE Hours

This program is eligible for: 11.0 (60 minutes), 13.0 (50 minutes)

Travel

No travel information is available at this time

Level

100

Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
200

Specific topics or issues within a topic area are covered. Students should be familiar with terms of art and general concepts concerning the course topic.
300

Workshops and class discussions cover specific subject matter in-depth, and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years' experience in the area of study.
400

Courses build upon students' knowledge and experience, and cover complex issues within the subject matter. Should have 4-5 years' mastery of subject for in-depth analysis.
500

Masters-level programs designed for professionals with 5+ years' experience. Courses cover in-depth and technical analysis on specific subjects and updates on current issues.