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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Information Pathways – Critical Considerations for Cyber Security Plans\, Policies and Procedures
DESCRIPTION:In developing its cyber security program\, a company must consider categories of information\, origination points and recipients – destination points\, how the information will be used and pathways it will be routed along. Gaining this insight requires a company to look beyond the requirement and into the details of its systems and processes. \nUntil CMMC v2.0 is formally rolled-out\, and DFARS 252.204-7021 is included in solicitations and contract awards\, companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must adhere to DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020) to be eligible for contract award as either a Prime or a subcontractor. \nDon’t be misled by the term “self-assessment.” The DoD Basic self-assessment is neither a stand-alone document\, nor is it the starting point for DoD cyber security compliance. It is most definitely not a requirement to be taken lightly or casually. Rather\, completing this document requires knowledge of the company’s cyber security status and also a sound understanding of DoD’s policies\, requirements and expectations. When completed the summary score should characterize the company’s cyber security activities that are in-place and planned. \n  \nWhy you should attend – \nAttendees will gain information and insight into this DFARS requirement and DoD cyber security requirements. They will be better equipped to determine whether they can undertake completing the assessment in-house or if they should outsource all or specific aspects of the assessment. For companies considering outsourcing this requirement\, this webinar series will help to prepare attendees to develop pertinent scopes of work and evaluate third-party responses. Additionally\, companies that have completed an assessment will be better able to review and evaluate their scoring methodology and overall cyber security program. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-information-pathways-critical-considerations-for-cyber-security-plans-policies-and-procedures/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220412T150000
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SUMMARY:Acquisition Hour: Wage and Hour Laws in our ‘New Normal’
DESCRIPTION:For many employers\, there is significant confusion as to what federal wage and hours laws mean during these COVID-19 times we live in. The times have changed\, but the laws haven’t. So\, it’s crucial that employers understand what federal wage and hour laws mean in these ‘non-normal’ times we live in. What are the rules for employees taking time off for COVID-related reasons? What about meal breaks and travel time? Who is exempt from overtime? Get some answers on these and other issues. This session\, conducted by Corey Walton of the U.S. Department of Labor-Wage & Hour Division\, will help employers connect those wage and hour dots as they navigate through COVID-19 challenges in the workplace. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nCorey Walton\, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist\, U.S. Department of Labor/Wage & Hour Division\nBen Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThis webinar qualifies for 1 CPE credit. \nTo view a schedule of all upcoming webinars\, CLICK HERE. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/acquisition-hour-wage-hour-laws-in-our-new-normal/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021255
CREATED:20220226T042822Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Opportunities with Local Government Agencies in SE WI/ Milwaukee Area (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Significant opportunities exist for small businesses to sell to local government agencies in Milwaukee and in Southeastern Wisconsin. Please join us and learn about how to do business with government agencies in the area. \nPresentations will be followed by the opportunity for limited one-on-one meetings with Buyers. Meetings between Buyers and Registrants will be coordinated by WPI the day prior to the event. Please indicate interest in meetings when registering for this event. \nWPI strongly recommends you have a current capabilities statement ready prior to your meetings. Attendees should be ready with a capabilities statement and prepared pitch to take advantage of the meeting time. Assistance to prepare is available with WPI – contact their staff at MichaelS@wispro.org or 414-270-3600. \nSpeakers will discuss: \n\nWhat & how they buy\nHow they announce opportunities\nFirst Steps – registrations\, certifications\, other requirements\nProvisions for non-performance /Force Majeure\n\nPresenters: \n\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District – Confirmed\nWaukesha County – Confirmed\nCity of Milwaukee – Confirmed\nMilwaukee County – Confirmed\nTru Mwololo\, Manager\, Small Business Programs\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\nBenjamin Blanc\, Government Contract Specialist\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/save-the-date-sales-opportunities-with-local-government-agencies-in-se-wi-milwaukee-area-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,Workshop,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T113000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with the USDA Forest Service - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hear from the USDA Forest Service Procurement and Property Services Team about what it takes to do business with them. Learn about the agency\, what they buy\, how they buy\, procurement forecasts\, and more. \nThe USDA Forest Service manages over 193 million acres of public lands including four national forests in Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin: \n\nHiawatha National Forest\, Gladstone\, MI\nHuron-Manistee National Forest\, Cadillac\, MI\nOttawa National Forest\, Ironwood\, MI\nChequamegon-Nicolet National Forest\, Park\nFalls & Rhinelander\, WI\n\nThere will also be presentations from the US Small Business Administration and the PTACs that can assist with your government contracting efforts. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/doing-business-with-the-usda-forest-service-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeAnne Kachmarsky":MAILTO:leanne.kachmarsky@networksnorthwest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T120000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Friday: Cyber Security Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020
DESCRIPTION:Calculating a Cyber Summary Score is not sufficient to provide adequate security and providing adequate security will not by itself comply with DFARS 252.204-7020. There are similarities between these clauses but there are also major differences which companies should understand and ensure that they incorporate into their contract compliance efforts. \nUntil CMMC v2.0 is formally rolled-out\, and DFARS 252.204-7021 is included in solicitations and contract awards\, companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must adhere to DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020) to be eligible for contract award as either a Prime or a subcontractor. \nDon’t be misled by the term “self-assessment.” The DoD Basic self-assessment is neither a stand-alone document\, nor is it the starting point for DoD cyber security compliance. It is most definitely not a requirement to be taken lightly or casually. Rather\, completing this document requires knowledge of the company’s cyber security status and also a sound understanding of DoD’s policies\, requirements and expectations. When completed the summary score should characterize the company’s cyber security activities that are in-place and planned. \n  \nWhy you should attend – \nAttendees will gain information and insight into this DFARS requirement and DoD cyber security requirements. They will be better equipped to determine whether they can undertake completing the assessment in-house or if they should outsource all or specific aspects of the assessment. For companies considering outsourcing this requirement\, this webinar series will help to prepare attendees to develop pertinent scopes of work and evaluate third-party responses. Additionally\, companies that have completed an assessment will be better able to review and evaluate their scoring methodology and overall cyber security program. \n  \nSpeaker: Marc Violante\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute \nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. \nView a schedule of all upcoming Cyber Friday webinars. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/cyber-friday-cyber-security-compliance-with-dfars-252-204-7012-and-252-204-7020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Steger":MAILTO:michaels@wispro.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T113000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with the National Park Service - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the National Park Service Regional Small Business Lead explains what it takes to do business with the NPS. Learn about the agency\, what they buy\, how they buy\, procurement forecasts\, and more. \nThe National Park Service manages nearly 400 sites\, covering approximately 84.6 million acres of public lands. Six of these National Park Service locations are in Northern Michigan and Northern Wisconsin. \nThey include: \n\nIsle Royale National Park\, Houghton\, MI\nKeweenaw National Historic Park\, Calumet\, MI\nPictured Rocks National Lakeshore\, Munising\, MI\nSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore\, Empire\, MI\nApostle Islands National Lakeshore\, Bayfield\, WI\nSaint Croix National Scenic Riverway\, Saint Croix Falls\, WI\n\nThere will also be presentations from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the PTACs\, aimed at helping you position for success in your federal contracting efforts. \nPresentations by: \n\nRon Kesterson of the National Park Service\nTom Vargo of the US Small Business Administration\nLeo Isleib of the NW Michigan PTAC\nSteve Makovec of the Wisconsin Procurement Institute\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/doing-business-with-the-national-park-service-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leo Isleib":MAILTO:leo.isleib@networksnorthwest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T021255
CREATED:20211201T053214Z
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SUMMARY:Don't be Victimized by Ransomware - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION is open at this link. \nGrowing small businesses no longer have the luxury of a slow ramp-up to cybersecurity. Ransomware does not discriminate by business size\, ownership\, location\, or industry. \nLearn about the steps you can take to fortify your company’s operations against ransomware. The protection techniques you must incorporate in your business processes are no longer optional – they are critical and necessary for basic business operations. \nThis session’s discussion will feature subject matter experts Andy Fiumefreddo and Nia Mack with American Family Insurance\, and Jeffrey Wheatman from Black Kite (click each name to view speaker bios). In this session\, we will discuss: \n\nUnderstanding ransomware and how it works\nTechniques to fortify your business against ransomware\nRecommended exercises to be prepared if you fall victim\nTools to identify risks and gaps in your current practices\n\n \nAttendees to this session will receive access to Black Kite’s Free Vendor Risk Assessment. This tool offers visibility into a company’s potential supply chain risks. \n\nThis is a three-part series presented by American Family Insurance in partnership with the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) and Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI). \nJan 26 – Leveling Up Cybersecurity for You and Your Customers \nApril 27 – Don’t be Victimized by Ransomware \nJul 27 – Making Intelligent Investments in Your Company’s Cybersecurity \n\n 
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/25008/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event/ Webinar,WPI Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aina Vilumsons":MAILTO:ainav@wispro.org
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