On January 30, the Department of Defense (DoD) released the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) outlining cybersecurity requirements that DoD contractors and subcontractors must meet to certify they adequately satisfy the DoD standards. These new requirements may go into effect for certain procurements as soon as the end of September 2020.

In this 60-minute webinar, Bass, Berry & Sims’ Government Contracts attorneys Richard Arnholt and Todd Overman will be joined by Tim Trickett, Chief Technology Officer (Public Sector) at BDO to discuss these timely developments and offer practical guidance on key topics of interest, including:

  • What is the purpose behind implementing the CMMC?
  • How are the new standards defined?
  • Who is directly impacted by the new standards?
  • What is required to attain certification?
  • How can contractors effectively manage risk throughout the certification process?

Who Should Attend?

  • DoD contractors and subcontractors.
  • Private equity professionals.
  • Management professionals.
  • General counsel.
  • Technology officers.
  • Other in-house legal and compliance personnel of government contractors, financial institutions, aerospace firms, and manufacturers.

CLE Credit
This program is pending approval for one hour General Tennessee CLE credit. Certificate of completion and other necessary application forms provided for use in other jurisdictions.

Questions?
Please contact Claire Krummenacher.