Join us for a virtual CPE Event with Brett Cox - a local ISACA St. Louis Member!
Bio:
Brett Cox (CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, CISA, CSAE, SecurityX) is a Lead CMMC Certified Assessor and CMMC Provisional Instructor. Brett is the Principal and Team Lead for the DFARS/CMMC Program Management Office within the Quality, Rick Management, and Compliance organization of The Boeing Company specializing in U.S. Government regulatory compliance. Brett has 24 years of Information Technology experience with over 19 years focused on Information Security disciplines. Brett holds a Masters in Cybersecurity from Maryville University, is a member of CompTIA’s Certification SME Technical Advisory Committee, a volunteer for the Cyber AB for CMMC certification exams, and teaches cybersecurity classes at the Saint Louis University Workforce Center such as CMMC, CISSP, and others. Brett serves as an Army Reserve Ambassador to the State of Missouri and is the President of the Midwest region for the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).
Topic:
In the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), every contractor and supplier plays a role in safeguarding national security—and in this tale, the dragon you must face is noncompliance and not being eligible to win defense contracts. This session takes you on a guided journey through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), exploring the key plot points that defense contractors and their supply chains need to know.
We’ll unpack the basics of CMMC, dive into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and map out how to prepare for certification under 32 CFR Part 170. Along the way, we’ll reveal the obligations for both prime contracts and subcontractors under 48 CFR Part 204, offering practical advice to help you avoid pitfalls and achieve a happy ending. Whether you’re a prime contractor, a subcontractor, or somewhere in between, this session will arm you with the knowledge and strategies to ensure your compliance story is a success. A brief Q&A will follow to address your specific challenges.