2023 CSU EMDiS – CMMC Forum for Manufacturers

2023 CSU EMDiS – CMMC Forum for Manufacturers

Cleveland State University
Levin College of Public Affairs & Education
Steinbacher Auditorium
1717 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114

Cleveland State University EMDiS – Entrepreneurial Manufacturer Digitization Support Center of Excellence is hosting a:

CMMC Forum for Small & Mid-Size Manufacturers

Join this panel discussion on Thursday, April 27 from 2-4 pm.

Includes:

  • The latest updates on the DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements for both Primes and SubcontrMoactors with federal defense contracts that include CUI or FCI
  • Your options and how to get started with and complete the CMMC Journey
  • Both a Prime and a Sub will be on the panel to share their experience with the CMMC process.

MODERATOR:

  • Jeff Brancato, NE Ohio Cyberconsortium

PANELISTS:

  • Damon Hacker, President & CEO of Vestige Digital Investigations
  • Laura Élan, Senior Director of Cybersecurity, MxD (to be finalized)
  • (TBA)

Refreshments & networking to follow from 4-6 pm.

Complete agenda with guest speakers and registration information coming soon.

Speaking

Damon Hacker, President & CEO | Founder
MBA, CISA, CSXF, CMMC-RP

As a founder of Vestige, Damon has over 30 years experience working with technology. For more than 20 years, he has worked in the industry or consulted businesses on big-picture IT Management issues, as well as deeply technical issues. His foundation as a programmer/developer, formal training in IT, as well as years of experience working with businesses provides him with an extremely deep understanding of a multitude of issues that arise on digital devices.

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Jeff Brancato, Executive Director
Northeast Ohio CyberConsortium
BA, MPA

Jeff Brancato is Executive Director of NEOCC, a cross-sector information sharing and analysis organization (ISAO) working to enhance the ability of companies across the region to protect their digital infrastructure and assets. NEOCC’s programs also help build regional capacity in this increasingly important field, particularly through promotion of the cybersecurity profession and initiatives to increase the size and expertise of the workforce. NEOCC is one of a small number of industry-led regional ISAOs operating the United States.

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Laura Élan, Senior Director of Cybersecurity
MxD
MSEE, MSCS, PE, CISSP, RAC

Laura Élan is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity for MxD Cyber: The National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing. In her role she supports MxD’s cybersecurity projects and initiatives in support of the annual Strategic Investment Plan and leads MxD’s Cybersecurity Steering Committee.

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