In this session, we will introduce students to guidance issued by Federal Agencies following Executive Order 14110 and considerations Federal Agencies are to consider when developing, procuring, and deploying Artificial Intelligence. We will examine cybersecurity and privacy considerations that permeate the procurement of Artificial Intelligence and areas of negotiation when procuring Artificial Intelligence. This session will also note potential further developments in the Federal Government's pursuit of Artificial Intelligence in following years. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify the unique issues resident in procuring Artificial Intelligence  Areas of negotiation the Federal Government should consider when purchasing Artificial Intelligence  Cybersecurity and privacy issues that are areas of particular concern for Federal Agencies

In this session, we will identify several issues Government contractors will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. We will discuss performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving cyber requirements and requirements surrounding the integrity of the supply chain. We will also provide an introduction to the myriad compliance obligations and socioeconomic programs that are as much a part of Government contracts as the underlying supply or service that is the subject of the procurement. We will also discuss subcontract management from the perspective of both prime and subcontractors. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify effective strategies for meeting all performance obligations under Government contracts.  Implement and follow compliance programs to meet the multitude of requirements in the contract beyond producing deliverables.  Address subcontracting issues both as a prime contractor managing a subcontractor, and a subcontractor managing a relationship with a prime.

Join CohnReznick's Kristen Soles and Christine Williamson for a discussion of updates and initiatives of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Stay one step ahead of your competition by understanding how DCMA and DCAA initiatives may affect your operations. In this webinar, we'll cover the latest developments and industry trends. Join us for this webinar as our experienced government contracting professionals discuss the following hot topics:  Regulatory impacts  Business system updates  Recent reports to Congress  Reports from the GAO and others  Cybersecurity and infrastructure update

In this session, we will identify several issues Government contractors will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. We will discuss performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving cyber requirements and requirements surrounding the integrity of the supply chain. We will also provide an introduction to the myriad compliance obligations and socioeconomic programs that are as much a part of Government contracts as the underlying supply or service that is the subject of the procurement. We will also discuss subcontract management from the perspective of both prime and subcontractors. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify effective strategies for meeting all performance obligations under Government contracts.  Implement and follow compliance programs to meet the multitude of requirements in the contract beyond producing deliverables.  Address subcontracting issues both as a prime contractor managing a subcontractor, and a subcontractor managing a relationship with a prime.

In May 2021, President Biden signed EO 14028 which triggered new rules, regulations, directives, and technologies designed to improve the cybersecurity of both government and commercial companies across all industries. Come and join Protiviti's Perry Keating as we discuss Building a More Protected Union through the progress of the implementation of EO 14028 across the government and the 16 sectors of critical infrastructure. We will describe the necessary and proactive actions that you can take today to implement sound cybersecurity standards and best practices that address interoperability, usability, and privacy necessary to drive innovation and competitiveness while remaining secure and compliant. Learning Objectives:  Understand the requirements towards achieving a compliant and scalable cybersecurity program, that adopts the new rules and governing regulations new technologies such as Zero Trust Architecture, Zero Trust Maturity Model, and Cloud Computing.  Comprehend the new and proposed rules and regulations regarding reporting and disclosure of cyber events to include information sharing between the public and private sector and the affect they could have on your daily operations, continuity of operations and resiliency planning and how they will affect your company.  Learn why the government requires a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Hardware Bill of Materials (HBOM) through the best practice of implementing real-time asset management program to include mandating implementation of a compliant Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF).  Learn about the new TSA Security Directives (SD1 & SD2) and what impact they have on security practices, mitigation measures and response plans for utilities and other critical infrastructures.  Understand best practices to achieving compliance with the new FAR and DFARS regulations which plan to force compliance with the recently released CMMC 2.0 for the Defense Industrial Base and Civilian, Higher Education, and State Government agency vendors.

This webinar will examine the cyber threat landscape facing government contractors, from increasingly complex extortion and ransomware schemes to supply chain attacks on trusted vendors. We also will discuss the security incident reporting obligations to which federal contractors are or may be subject. Drawing on the panelists' experience across government and the private sector, this session also will cover pre- and post- incident practical considerations and evolving best practices for managing a crisis response and maintaining trust when incidents do occur. Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, attendees will understand the various types of cybersecurity incident reporting obligations that apply to federal contractors, what actions to take in anticipation of and following a cyber incident, and the broader global cyber risk environment in which they operate.

In this session, we will identify several issues Government contractors will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. We will discuss performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving cyber requirements and requirements surrounding the integrity of the supply chain. We will also provide an introduction to the myriad compliance obligations and socioeconomic programs that are as much a part of Government contracts as the underlying supply or service that is the subject of the procurement. 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 unfavorable assessments. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to:  Identify effective strategies for meeting all performance obligations under Government contracts.  Implement and follow compliance programs to meet the multitude of requirements in the contract beyond producing deliverables  Address subcontracting issues both as a prime contractor managing a subcontractor, and a subcontractor managing a relationship with a prime.  Understand CPARS and what to do if they receive an unfavorable rating. Serie Description: Introduction to Government Contracts Webinar Series

By now, most DoD contractors are aware of the coming requirement for third-party audit and certification of their cybersecurity practices under the DoD's new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The CMMC Accreditation Body recently launched program details for the ecosystem of auditors and consultants that will support DoD contractors in becoming certified, ahead of the phased roll-out of CMMC requirements in DoD contracts that begins in Fall 2020. Many contractors rely on third-party service providers, including IT managed service providers (MSPs) and cloud service providers (CSPs), to provide critical IT and cybersecurity support. Understanding the role third-party service providers play in CMMC certification is a "make or break" moment for many contractors that rely on these services. During this webinar, we will discuss the key considerations for contractors using third-party service providers to manage IT and cybersecurity, including: understanding the role service providers play in building cybersecurity maturity; compliance requirements for third-party service providers under DFARS and CMMC; questions to ask IT service providers to vet their security posture and gauge their readiness to support clients subject to CMMC; and much more. Join Ryan Heidorn and Ryan Bonner of Steel Root for a discussion with Tim Trickett of BDO on how to ensure your service providers are ready for CMMC.

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: