Cybersecurity and CUI in Government Contracts 2023: What’s New and What’s Next?

Federal contractors and subcontractors face information protection and handling requirements that seem to change daily. In this program, attorneys Eric Crusius and Christian Nagel will provide a brief overview of the basic rules, followed by an extensive look at recent developments and changes to expect in the near future. Our discussion will include a closer look at Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and other key requirements.

Topics Include:

• CMMC implementation: When will it happen and what will it mean to contractors?

• CUI rules: Variation across federal agencies and practical strategies for compliance

• NIST 800 guidance: How recent updates impact federal contractors

• DFARS Clause 7012: Looking beyond information system security requirements