Beyond Compliance | CMMC Panel Discussion

Join us for an executive discussion on the evolving operational and regulatory realities surrounding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and the Defense Industrial Base.

As CMMC expectations continue to mature, organizations across the supply chain are facing growing pressure from contracts, customers, operational requirements, and cybersecurity expectations. This panel will explore the real-world challenges impacting prime contractors, subcontractors, and supporting organizations as they navigate readiness, governance, implementation, and supply chain risk.

Discussion Topics Will Include:

• Emerging policy and funding opportunities supporting cybersecurity readiness across Ohio’s manufacturing and defense sectors 
• Supply chain and subcontractor readiness challenges
• Operational impacts of CMMC expectations
• Prime contractor pressures and downstream requirements
• Governance, documentation, and implementation realities
• Preparing organizations for evolving defense cybersecurity expectations

Panelists:

• Chetrice Romero, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Ice Miller
• Jim Kramer, Partner, Cherry Bekaert
• Chris Haigh, Chief Executive Officer, Meerkat Cyber
• Representative Ty Mathews, Ohio House of Representatives, District 83