CMMC 2.0 compliance is non-negotiable for defense manufacturers, but the path forward doesnโt have to be paralyzing. This webinar delivers a practical roadmap for achieving certification without overspending or missing critical deadlines. Weโll address the real challenges: understaffed IT teams, budget constraints, complex documentation requirements, and the risk of losing defense contracts. Leave with actionable strategies and access to resources designed specifically for manufacturers navigating compliance. This session focuses on what works: practical pathways from assessment to certification.
Who Should Attend:ย
IT/cybersecurity leaders, operations managers, quality directors, and business owners at defense manufacturing companies, particularly those in the supply chain working towardย CMMC Level 2 certification.ย ย
Michael Tanji is the Director of Cybersecurity for MxD. Prior to joining MxD, Michael held Chief Information Security Officer roles at several NGOs. He began his career in Army Intelligence and later served as an intelligence officer and division chief at the Defense Intelligence Agency focusing on information warfare and computer network operations. Michael earned his masterโs degree in computer fraud and forensics from George Washington University, and his bachelorโs degree in computer science from Hawaii Pacific University.
Tara Lemieux is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert,ย speakerย and educator. With more than 35 years of experience working within the National Security, U.S. Intelligence, and the information security industry, Tara hasย establishedย herself as a leading authority on the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Throughout her career, she has provided specialized knowledge andย expertiseย in areas such as cryptography, authentication, cloudย securityย and malware defense. Her understanding of these topics has allowed her to deliver security training sessions to global audiences of both technical and non-technical professionals. In addition to her professional pursuits, Tara also serves as an advocate for public education about cybersecurity. She regularly publishes thoughtful pieces on related topics in majorย publications, andย has been interviewed internationally. Tara Lemieux’s impactful contributions to the field of cybersecurity make her one of today’s mostย sought afterย experts in the field. With a wide array of talents and skills, she is well- positioned to continue pushing. She is currently a CMMC subject matter expert and a member of the CMMC Standards Counselย ย
Her certifications include:ย
Michael Tanji
Director, Cybersecurity, MxD
Tara Lemieux
Lead CMMC Assessor | CMMC Instructor | ISO Lead Auditor | CGRC | CFR | CISM Cybersec Investments
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