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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
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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.