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title: Demystifying DoD Cybersecurity for the Defense Industry - Ardalyst
description: Industry & government representatives are joining us to discuss topics surrounding new and developing cybersecurity compliance requirements. Register now!
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Ardalyst 2021 Winter Conference Presents
# "Demystifying DoD Cybersecurity Compliance for the Defense Industry"
**2.3.2021**
**Session Replays, Compliance Resources, & More Below!**
## About The Conference
Defense contractors are facing increasing pressure from the U.S. government to prove they are protecting sensitive information and maturing their cybersecurity practices to meet a rapidly evolving threat. As the recent compromise of both public and private institutions reveals, that threat is real, and it is vital that organizations within the Defense Supply Chain strengthen their cyber defenses to safeguard our national security as well as their own business interests.
With help from partners, Microsoft, FireEye and CMMC-AB, Ardalyst hosted a one-day virtual event that brought together the industry and government representatives below to discuss a variety of topics surrounding new and developing compliance requirements. Read on for session replays, helpful resources, and more.
## Cybersecurity Compliance FAQ Factsheet
There were so many great questions during the conference that we couldn't get to them all but that doesn't mean you've missed your chance to get your questions answered by the experts. We're putting together a cybersecurity FAQ of all the great questions we received. There is still time to get your answers. Share your questions below and make sure to "whitelist" Ardalyst emails to be the first to receive the factsheet.
## Speakers & Panelists
Ronald Bushar
Sr. VP & Government CTO, FireEye
John Ellis
Director - Software Division, DCMA
Katie Arrington
CISO A&S, US Department of Defense
Chris Inglis
Former Deputy Director, NSA & Cyberspace Solarium Commissioner
Ben Tchoubineh
Training Committee Chair, CMMC-AB
Phil West
US National Director - Modern Workplace, Microsoft
Richard Wakeman
Sr. Director, Microsoft
Michelle Salvado
SVP - Endpoint & Helix, FireEye
Scott Foote
CISO & Founder, Phenomenati
Paul Meacham
Teams Advanced Communication Specialist, Microsoft
Danelle Barrett
Rear Admiral (ret.), Author, & Board Member
Jon Wall
Enterprise Security Executive, Microsoft
Dr. Paul Shaw
Professor - Cybersecurity, Defense Acquisition University
Molly Swiger
Midshipman, US Naval Academy
Nicholas Walden
Midshipman, US Naval Academy
Josh O'Sullivan
Chief Technology Officer, Ardalyst
Michael Speca
President, Ardalyst
## Session Replays
# Lessons Learned from a Supply Chain Compromise
**Speaker:**
Ron Bushar, Senior Vice President & Government CTO, FireEye
# Myth Busters: Common Misconceptions Regarding DFARS, NIST 800-171, & CMMC
**Panelists:**
- Katie Arrington, CISO A&S, US Department of Defense
- John Ellis, Director, Software Division, DCMA
- Ben Tchoubineh, Chair - Training Committee, CMMC-AB Board of Directors
**Moderator:**
- Paul Meacham, Teams Advanced Communication Specialist, Microsoft
# Recognizing CMMC & Cyber Hygiene as Good for Business & Government
**Panelists:**
- Chris Inglis, Former Deputy Director, National Security Agency & Cyberspace Solarium Commissioner
- Danelle Barrett, Rear Admiral (ret.), USN, Author & Board Member
- Dr. Paul Shaw, Professor - Cybersecurity, Defense Acquisition University
- Jon Wall, Enterprise Security Executive, Microsoft
- Scott Foote, CISO & Founder, Phenomenati
**Moderator:**
- Molly Swiger, US Naval Academy
- Nicholas Walden, US Naval Academy
# Building the Right Platform for Quick & Effective Cybersecurity
**Panelists:**
- Richard Wakeman, Senior Director, Microsoft & CMMC Acceleration Program Lead
- Phil West, US National Director - Modern Work & Security, Microsoft
- Ron Bushar, Sr. Vice President & Government CTO, FireEye
- Michelle Salvado, Sr. VP - Endpoint & Helix, FireEye
**Moderator:**
- Josh O'Sullivan, CTO, Ardalyst
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