A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Contract Management, Cybersecurity Assistance, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate Level, Introductory Level, Networking Event, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics
The Department of Defense requires contractors and subcontractors who are handling federal contract information or controlled unclassified information to meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. As enforcement moves forward, manufacturers across the defense supply chain need to understand what’s required, when, and how to prepare – before it affects their ability to bid on or retain DoD contracts.
Join GENEDGE and InterSec for a full overview of CMMC readiness, covering:
This session is designed for manufacturing and technology companies who are early in their CMMC journey and want a clear, practical starting point – not a deep technical dive.
Presenters:
Bert Eades, Business Services Director at GENEDGE, Virginia’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center, will share how GENEDGE supports manufacturers navigating cybersecurity compliance, including funding support available through MEP grants.
InterSec will provide a practitioner’s view of CMMC readiness and remediation, drawing on direct experience conducting gap analyses and guiding manufacturers through the certification process.
GMU events cannot be open to walk-ins. RSVPs are required for all events and seating is limited.
Parking is the Fountain St. garage on Bank St. First 2 hours are free.
Note: This is a LIVE event and will NOT be recorded. The handouts will only be made available for attendees.
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