The Current State of CMMC & Lessons Learned from Assessments (In Person)

This workshop, presented by a CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), will provide small businesses with practical guidance on understanding current CMMC requirements, distinguishing certification requirements from existing cybersecurity obligations, and preparing for future compliance expectations.

Learn how to identify applicable cybersecurity requirements, determine whether their business handles Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), understand NIST SP 800-171 and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessments, and recognize common cybersecurity deficiencies.

Note: This workshop is designed for individuals and entities with a limited understanding of the CMMC Program Final Rule and its implications.

Agenda:

• Introduction/Opening Remarks – Tim Healy, Program Director - UH APEX Accelerator
• Main Presentation - Kyle Lai, President & CISO, Lead CCA
• Q&A

Speaker’s Bio:

Kyle Lai is the President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) of KLC Consulting, an Authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), a Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA), CMMC Credentialed Instructor (CCI), a former DISA Operations Manager, and a board member of the C3PAO Stakeholders Forum.

Kyle has conducted numerous CMMC related assessments (JSVA, Mock Assessments, Gap Assessments) since the beginning of CMMC program.

With over 25 years of cybersecurity expertise, Kyle has served as an advisor to renowned organizations such as ExxonMobil, Zoom, DISA (U.S. DoD), Boeing, HP, and Microsoft. His qualifications include CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and Certified Assessor (CCA) certifications and CISSP, CSSLP, CISA, CIPP/US/G, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credentials.

Before starting KLC Consulting, Kyle was a CISO at a global I.T. company and Brandeis University – Heller School. Additionally, He was a U.S. DoD operations manager responsible for the cybersecurity training portal supporting the entire Department personnel.