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

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 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.

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:

Transactions involving government contractors are on the rise. Several macro trends, including an intensified focus on defense spending, evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats, and foreign investment concerns, are driving activity in this space as well as complexity around structure and negotiated terms. These influences implicate a host of unique legal issues for suppliers of the federal government. This panel will touch on several of these and others, including distinctions between public and private transactions, changing regulatory requirements, novations, small business concerns, and recent developments at CFIUS. CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. About Our Presenters: Peter H. Rosenbaum, Partner Peter H. Rosenbaum concentrates in corporate transactions and counseling, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and securities compliance and reporting. In the area of mergers and acquisitions, he has represented public and private companies as buyers and sellers in a wide range of industries and an array of transaction structures. His securities practice centers on securities compliance matters and capital raising transactions. Grant B. Schweikert, Associate Grant B. Schweikert is an associate in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. He represents buyers and sellers in all aspects related to acquisitions and divestitures of government contractor businesses. He also counsels government contractor clients in contract negotiations, contract disputes, Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance and bid protests. D. Joe Smith, Partner D. Joe Smith is chair of the firm's Government Contracts Practice. He has represented large and small companies in a wide variety of government contract matters. With more than 40 years of experience, he has been lead counsel for a wide range of defense contractors in both the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Court of Federal Claims as well as numerous federal district courts.