Virtual DEFTECH Coffee Call

Coffee Call Announcement: Join us for a crucial Coffee Call discussion focused on the vital topics of cybersecurity, intellectual property protection, overcoming technology protection challenges small businesses face, and engaging in meaningful dialogue with experts in the field. This session is designed for small business owners, IT professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their cybersecurity measures.

AGENDA:

• 8:00 – 9 AM (EST): OSS – Offset Strategic Services Lloyd N. Sanders Chief Technology Officer “Q” will share the OSS CMMC Journey and the importance of Cybersecurity Compliance
• 9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST): CISA and NC State Secure Computing Institute

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Prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impact of cyberattacks.

*** Watch the Opening Statement by CISA Director Jen Easterly Before the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party ***

Important topics covered include:

• Overview of cyber threats affecting small businesses.
• Introduction to NIST 800-171 Controls and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0).
• Securing IT infrastructure against cyber-attacks.
• Practical cybersecurity advice for businesses.
• Reporting a cyber hack/breach.
• Resources for seeking help in cybersecurity matters.

Distinguished Guest Speakers:

• Rob Main: Cybersecurity State Coordinator (NC) at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
• Laura Rogers: Director of Cybersecurity Practice, Secure Computing Institute (SCI), NC State University.

Attend Virtually: Access crucial information and insights conveniently from anywhere.  Embrace the opportunity to redefine the national security landscape with the DEFTECH Community. Be at the forefront of shaping defense technology’s future in North Carolina and discover how your enterprise can play a pivotal role in fortifying defense innovations.

Reminder to complete the Tech Protect Homework for February 9, 2024:

Register for the Webinar: CMMC is a Thing (Almost) – Now What Do We Do? (Feb 13, 2024).  For more information or to register, click here.  This informative webinar will include resources to help you develop and strengthen your cybersecurity compliance program

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