

Medical practices face heightened cyber risk and stricter HIPAA enforcement, making proactive, well-documented IT management essential for protecting ePHI, avoiding costly fines, and ensuring secure, compliant continuity of patient care.

CMMC compliance is now a tangible, impactful requirement for A/E/C firms supporting the DoD. CAD-heavy workflows (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D) make it far more complex than simply “locking things down.” One way to be successful in CMMC Level 2 implementation is a virtual enclave where CUI is separated from non-CUI, collaboration is secure, and there are robust file-transfer processes that protect data without destroying engineering productivity.

With the Level 1 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) becoming required on Department of Defense (DoD) Contracts containing Federal Contract Information (FCI) sometime between late October 2025 and February 2026, it is important for those companies working with the DoD to establish their current cybersecurity maturity and standing against the new requirements.

This in-depth session provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program as it goes live. Designed for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and others impacted by CMMC, this talk demystifies the program’s requirements, timelines, and strategies for achieving compliance.

The New Year is a great time to reflect on your cybersecurity posture. Here are some quick tips to protect yourself in the year to come.