Catching the Next Wave of DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance Cybersecurity: it feels like an endless summer, doesn't it? For those doing business with the DoD, new regulatory waves keep coming, leaving contractors in a riptide of DFARS cybersecurity compliance. Keeping your head above water requires an informed cybersecurity strategy, now more than ever. Join Steel Root, experts in cybersecurity and DFARS compliance, for a discussion with Alex Major, co-leader of the Government Contracts and Export Controls group at McCarter & English on how contractors who may be treading water can learn how to pop up and catch the next wave of cybersecurity compliance. Participants will learn about:  The DoD's new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. As early as 2021, every prime and subcontractor on a DoD supply chain may need to be audited and certified under CMMC. We'll parse out what is known about the evolving program and offer strategies for how to prepare for the changes.  Strategies for achieving and maintaining DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance in the context of changing regulatory and market forces.  Why NIST compliance is likely not a high enough standard for DoD contractors.  Bridging the IT gap with practical tips for compliance readiness and cyber resiliency. This webinar is sponsored by Steel Root. About our presenters Ryan Heidorn, Ryan Bonner and Alex Major:

Though the Department of Defense's (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has experienced some delays, the regulations are still imminent and your government contracting organization still needs to be prepared. Join CohnReznick, a C3PAO, and their cyber and government contracting professionals, as they shed light on the current status of CMMC regulations and the critical actions that need to be taken. Topics to be discussed (learning objectives):  Update on current status of CMMC  Anticipated rulemaking timeline and hot-button issues impacting the timeline  Current active regulatory and enforcement considerations that contractors need to understand  Actions contractors should be taking in the meantime to minimize risk and maintain compliance

This is the third webinar in our four-part First Year Contract Administrator series. In this session, we will identify several issues contract administrators will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. We will focus on performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving cyber requirements and requirements surrounding the integrity of the supply chain. We will provide an introduction to the myriad of compliance obligations and socioeconomic programs that are as much a part of Government contracts as the underlying supply or service being procured. We will also discuss subcontract management from the perspective of both prime and subcontractors. Finally, we will cover the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) - what it is, why it is important, and what to do about it. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to identify effective strategies for meeting all performance obligations under Government contracts. Students will be prepared to implement and follow compliance programs to meet the multitude of requirements in the contract beyond producing deliverables. Students will also be prepared to address subcontracting issues both as a prime contractor managing a subcontractor, and a subcontractor managing a relationship with a prime. Finally, students will understand the performance rating system, and what to do if they receive an unfavorable rating. Series Description: This series will introduce contract administration professionals to the many unique aspects of Government contracting. Students will learn the language of Government contracts, and will become familiar with the entire contracting process, from registering as a Government contractor and competing for Government awards to appealing unfavorable Government decisions both in award and administration of contracts. Students will also come away with some helpful practice tips that will help them avoid common pitfalls when performing their contract administration.