The DoD CUI Explainer Series: DFARS 7012 Explained

DoD CUI and DFARS 7012 – a plain language webinar

If you have a DoD contract, don’t miss the DoD CUI Explainer Series!

DTS is kicking off a no-frills, plain-language webinar series with a big challenge: DFARS 252.204.7012. Any company that does contract work for the DoD should know this clause because it is the basis of the CMMC program.

But what does it mean, and does your company need to meet its requirements? For small companies without cybersecurity staff, it’s especially important to understand each DFARS 7012 requirement so you can plan, budget, and get moving.

Our top cybersecurity pros will break down the basics of DFARS 7012 and take audience questions. In this session, you’ll learn:

Tips for making sense of regulations
What DFARS 7012 means for your company
Requirements for providing “Adequate Security”
How to handle Incident Reporting
The biggest risk small contractors often ignore

If you’ve been looking for someone to explain DoD’s current cybersecurity requirements and outline your next steps, don’t miss this session! Reserve your spot now.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Derek Kernus

Director of Cybersecurity OperationsDTS Consulting

Derek leads a team of cybersecurity professionals focused on helping federal contractors and other businesses build or remediate their cybersecurity programs to meet compliance requirements. In his role, he seeks growth opportunities in emerging technologies, enhances DTS’ use of technology solutions, and monitors the company’s own compliance. His insights benefit clients needing process improvement, technology transformation, and fractional CIO support. Mr. Kernus has a strong background in IT and Cybersecurity as well as government compliance. Before joining DTS, he was a successful regional manager for several strategic technology firms. Mr. Kernus’ leadership abilities were awarded the William and Mary Cypher Award and he served on the Executive Board for MBAA and the MBA Student Council. He holds a Master of Business Administration from William and Mary’s School of Business, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certifications from ISC2.

Mike Lombardi

Information System Security OfficerDTS Consulting

Mike Lombardi, Information System Security Officer, leads DTS' CMMC remediation projects and oversees the ongoing compliance maintenance of DTS' MSSP customers as well as DTS' internal compliance programs. Prior to joining DTS, Mike worked as an ISSM for The MITRE Corporation tasked with attaining and maintaining Authorities to Operate for various classified information systems and programs and, before MITRE, as an Information Systems Technician in the United States Navy. Mike holds multiple industry recognized certifications, including CISSP, CASP, Security+, CEH, and CCNA, and a TS/SCI clearance. Mike has completed a B.S. in Criminal Justice (2013), an M.S. in Homeland Security (2015), and an M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (2020).