Cybersecurity Rules Are Changing—Are You Ready?

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY & IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

Date: September 17, 2025 | Time: 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. EST
Location:  Grand Rapids, MI 
Cost: FREE*
*Although this Lunch & Learn is Free, seats are limited and registration is required. Please register below. 

What Manufacturers Need to Know About DoD Cybersecurity Standards

Cyber threats are rising, and with growing concern over the loss of sensitive technology to foreign adversaries, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is stepping up its cybersecurity requirements for all defense contractors and subcontractors. If your business touches the DoD supply chain, understanding and meeting these standards is now essential.

This lunch and learn is your chance to get up to speed on the key cybersecurity rules that are shaping the future of government contracting—NIST 800-171, DFARS, and the evolving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. These aren’t just IT checkboxes; they are business-critical requirements that affect contracts, reputation, and your competitive edge.

Designed for business leaders, compliance officers, IT managers, and defense contractors of all sizes, this session will deliver actionable guidance and expert insight. You’ll learn when new rules take effect, what’s expected of your company, and how to start preparing—no matter where you are in the process.

What you’ll gain:

• Strategic insights into how cybersecurity drives long-term business value.
• An understanding of the current and future requirements of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC.
• Key timelines and what triggers mandatory CMMC certification
• Guidance on the risks of non-compliance—and how to avoid them
• Actionable steps to strengthen your cybersecurity strategies

Who should attend:

Manufacturing leaders, compliance officers, IT professionals, defense contractors, and anyone involved in federal contracts. Whether you’re just getting started or already working toward compliance, you’ll leave with greater clarity and confidence.

Lunch is provided—bring your questions and come ready to learn.

Meet the Keynote

Mark Tellier
President/Owner - COLT Cybersecurity Consultants

Colonel (r) Mark Tellier is a professional senior executive with over 31 years of military service in the United States Army.

He also has over 15 years of experience providing Information Technology development, operations, maintenance, and enhancement support services built around the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) and Cyber Security Risk Management Framework.

Mark has held progressive executive leadership positions that emphasized strategic vision and organizational change management. 

He served 5+ years as the Chief Information Officer, leading Michigan’s Cyber Protection Team and Defensive Cyber Operations Element; partnering with Michigan State Police Cyber Crime Unit and ancillary cyber organizations. 

His expertise includes, but is not limited to,  consulting c-suite efficacy, organizational risk management, Cybersecurity framework, and integration of whole of government incident response to cyber attacks and natural disasters.