Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Cybersecurity Workshop

9:00 am – 1:00 pm (presentation)
1:00 – 3:00 pm (one-on-one meetings)

The UH PTAC in collaboration with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) is pleased to offer you a free workshop to learn about DFARS, cybersecurity compliance for defense contractors.  Topics covered will include DFARS compliance requirements, technical and organizational control families for NIST 800-171, and resources available to assist in compliance including grant-funded technical assistance.  

After the workshop meet with TEEX/TMAC for a one-on-one discussion about your company and how the Texas Defense Industry Diversification grant can assist you with compliance.

Please note: The workshop will continue through the lunch period.  Feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch.

Speakers:

Tim Scarborough, Program Director, UH Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Scott Terry, Director, TEEX Cyber Readiness Center

Andrew “AJ” Jarrett, Program Manager, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Cyber Readiness Center (CRC)

Please Note:

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain.  Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the University of Houston SBDC at 713-752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.