Cybersecurity Roundtable for Defense Contractors

Trying to make sense of Department of War CMMC requirements or running into roadblocks on your compliance journey?

Join the Washington APEX Accelerator for a monthly CMMC Roundtable designed to help businesses navigate the evolving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) landscape.

This interactive discussion will include CMMC subject matter experts (SME) to discuss current requirements, implementation challenges, and practical approaches to achieving and maintaining compliance. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, discuss challenges, and learn from peers facing similar cybersecurity and compliance concerns.

October's SME is Totem Technologies
Adam Austin is the Co-Founder and President at Totem Tech, a minority veteran-owned Prime DoD contractor and small business cybersecurity compliance management tooling provider. Mr. Austin has 17+ years of experience securing classified, unclassified, and HIPAA-environment US Government IT systems, having worked with NASA, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Systems (CMS), and all branches of the Department of Defense. Adam holds a BA in Physics from Western Maryland College and a Master's in Information Assurance from Capitol Technology University. He also holds the CISA and CISM culminating cybersecurity certifications and was a CMMC Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP). Adam's mission is to leverage his experience to help small businesses in regulatory environments implement affordable, compliant, risk-based cybersecurity programs.

Whether your organization is just beginning its CMMC journey, working toward compliance, or preparing for an assessment, this forum provides a trusted space to connect with knowledgeable resources and gain practical insights.

Unlike a traditional webinar, the CMMC Roundtable is a collaborative discussion driven by participant questions and real-world experiences. Bring your questions, share what you've learned, and connect with others working through similar challenges.

Who Should Attend:

• Defense contractors and subcontractors
• Small and medium-sized businesses pursuing CMMC compliance
• Organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Business leaders, IT professionals, compliance managers, and cybersecurity personnel

What to Expect:

• Guidance from Washington APEX Accelerator Advisors and CMMC subject matter experts
• Open discussion and peer-to-peer learning
• Answers to common CMMC questions and challenges
• Access to trusted resources and referrals
• Practical strategies and best practices for compliance success

Can't make the roundtable? Check out these additional resources and training opportunities.

• CMMC Level 1 Readiness Cohorts: Four-week workshop offers hands-on learning from APEX Accelerator Advisors with access to seasoned cybersecurity experts on hand to answer questions. Cost is $200 per person.
  • Offered July, August, September, October/November 2026 and January, February & March 2027
• DoD Cybersecurity Requirements Webinar(On Demand): An Overview of current requirements of: CMMC, NIST SP 800-171A, Self-assessment requirements& Other Agencies' involvement
• DoD Cybersecurity Requirements Webinar (Online Live): 9/9/2026, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM An Overview of current requirements of: CMMC, NIST SP 800-171A, Self-assessment requirements, Other Agencies' involvement
• Project Spectrum: Offers a range of cybersecurity services, including self-assessments aligned to CMMC requirements, cybersecurity readiness training, access to advisory services, policy and documentation tools, and resources such as guides, templates, and webinars to help businesses improve their security posture.