Cybersecurity 2022: Protecting Sensitive Information and CMMC

During this initial class in the series, we will discuss and provide important guidance for government contractors seeking to ensure compliance with the government’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity requirements. Contractors will learn about new developments under the Biden Administration’s Cybersecurity Executive Order as well as existing statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to contractors. Discussion will cover key agency provisions and definitions (CUI, CDI, NIST, SPRS, etc.) with focus on the defense industrial base (FAR requirements, DFARS Assessments, CMMC), cyber considerations for owners and operators of information technology systems, and best practices for compliance.

Townsend L. Bourne is a partner in the Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin, and Leader of the Firm’s Government Business Group. She represents clients in the aerospace and defense industry as well as commercial companies and cloud service providers. Townsend specializes in matters relating to cybersecurity and data protection for government contractors and is the author of numerous articles relating to cybersecurity and government contracting.