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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

The EMDiS Center at Cleveland State University and Northeast Ohio CyberConsortium (NEOCC) will be hosting a cybersecurity forum focused on updated CMMC requirements for the Department of Defense supplier network. With multiple speakers of industry experts and a panel discussion featuring a variety of professional perspectives, this in-person session will clarify many aspects of CMMC and what it means for your company and its operations.

Cybersecurity Forum – Succeeding in your CMMC Journey

for Small & Mid-Size Manufacturers

AGENDA

2:00pm                Welcome and introduction – Jeff Brancato – Executive Director of NEOCC

2:10                      Regional Cybersecurity Update (20min) – Mike Gerfin – FBI Cleveland

2:30                      Manufacturing x Design (MxD) – DoD CMMC update (20 min) – Laura Élan – Director of  Cybersecurity; Cyberbox Demo (20min) – Brian Townley

3:10                      Break (10 min)

3:20                      MAGNET Resources for SMMs (10 min) – Mike O’Donnell, VP of Operations

3:30-4:15 PANEL DISCUSSION  

    • Learn 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 Subcontractor 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
  • Aaron Shaffer, Director of Information Technology, WLS Stamping Company
  • Steve Stransky, Attorney | Partner, Thompson Hine LLP
  • William ‘Billy’ Heiser, Director, Global Information Security, Lincoln Electric

4:15-6:00  Refreshments & networking  

PRINTABLE PDF OF AGENDA

Speaking

Damon Hacker, President
MBA, CISA, CSXF, CMMC-RP

Damon Hacker is President at ArcherHall (formerly Vestige Digital Investigations), a leading technology company specializing in CyberSecurity (proactive & reactive as well as compliance), Digital Forensics, and E-Discovery. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the arena, including a background in IT Security and IT Auditing.

He helps to improve the techniques, processes and technology in cybersecurity. He actively assists clients achieve compliance across multiple cybersecurity frameworks.

Damon is an in-demand speaker on local, state and national levels. He speaks on the subjects of DoD CMMC cybersecurity compliance, IT security, IT auditing, computer fraud, white-collar crime, data breach, non-compete and intellectual property theft.

He earned both his MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management, and his undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CSX Cybersecurity Nexus Fundamentals certification from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification – Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP) for U.S. Department of Defense contractor cybersecurity compliance.

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Aaron Shaffer, Director of IT
WLS Stamping Co

Aaron is the Director of Information Technology at WLS Stamping Co in Cleveland, OH.  WLS is a DoD manufacturing subcontractor and Aaron will offer insight to attendees on their CMMC journey.

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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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Steven Stransky, Attorney at Law | Partner
Thompson Hine LLC

Steve is a trusted attorney, leader, and adviser on cybersecurity, data privacy, and national security issues, and he has deep experience providing legal advice and counsel to private-sector executives as well as White House and other senior government officials. In particular, Steve helps clients develop and implement data governance frameworks and internal policies and procedures to address evolving data privacy and digital marketing laws. In addition, Steve is a Data Breach Coach and frequently assists clients in responding to ransomware attacks, business email compromises, and other cybersecurity incidents. He has firsthand experience responding to multimillion-dollar ransomware demands, retaining independent digital forensic and incident response firms, negotiating ransom pricing with threat actors, coordinating incident reporting with law enforcement and regulatory authorities, and facilitating data breach notification letters and communications. In addition, Steve assists defense contractors and other private-sector businesses in satisfying cybersecurity standards issued by the federal government and in developing and maintaining insider threat programs.
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William Heiser, Director, Global Information Security
Lincoln Electric
BS, CISSP, CISM

Billy Heiser has more than 20+ years of experience in leading and managing high-level information technology processes. At Lincoln Electric he leverages his knowledge to deliver effective and secure data processing throughout a broad range of projects. He excels at matching business needs to the highest security standards, coupled with growing and building effective teams. Billy will offer insight as Lincoln Electric is a Prime DoD manufacturer.
 
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