As a professional dedicated to staying on top of the latest cyberthreats and best practices to protect our organization and meet federal requirements, please consider my proposal to attend CS2 D.C., The CMMC Industry event for DoD contractors, in Washington D.C. on July 26th and 27th.

CS2, or the Cloud Security and Compliance Series, is an ongoing informational series for contractors in the Defense Industrial Base  looking to meet federal compliance mandates as required by the Department of Defense. Areas of focus for CS2 events include, but are not limited to: 

• CMMC 2.0 
• NIST 800-171 
• The DFARS 70 Series (7012, 7019, 7020) 
• ITAR regulations 
• Handling CUI and FCI 

These events are specifically curated towards aerospace and defense contractors and those in higher education institutions looking for practical approaches to address security threats, invest in the culture of cybersecurity for their organization, and glean best practices for their cloud investments.  

CS2 events advance the knowledge and skills of professionals by providing two days of thought-leading education and pragmatic application. Attending would benefit our organization and contribute to my professional development as I would be privy to the following:  

• Comprehensive educational sessions and collaboration with other cyber professionals – I will gain insights from industry-recognized experts on critically important issues and how those issues relate to our organization.  
• Opportunities for high-level networking – I will enhance our company’s profile by developing new relationships with contacts at the event. 

• Professional development – I will have the opportunity to further my understanding of the strict cyber requirements we must follow as a contractor / higher ed researcher. 

Approximate Cost to Attend: $1277 in-state driving / $1477 flying