Description:

This recorded presentation gives an overview of the new, much-publicized DFARS cybersecurity rules, which went into effect this year—presented for non-IT personnel, and specifically aimed at contracting professionals. It will discuss the new clause, the new rules, and strategies for compliance for primes and subcontractors.

Intended Audience: Government contractors

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the requirements of the new DFAR clause governing cybersecurity
2. Identify what constitutes controlled information and how to manage and protect it
3. Identify what constitutes an "incident" and what are contractor's incident reporting obligations

CMBOK Competencies:

• 1.4 - Regulatory Compliance
• 1.4.4 - Laws and Regulations Relating to Government Contracts

Presenters:

• Brian P. Cruz, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
• Glenn A. Sweatt, CPCM, Fellow , Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Credits: 1.5 CPE/CLP

Cost: $150 member / $150 non-member