Join us for a warm welcome at our New Members Breakfast and Orientation—a special event designed to help you feel right at home in our community. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while getting to know fellow new members, key leadership, and staff in a relaxed and friendly setting.

During the orientation, you'll learn about our mission, programs, and the many ways you can get involved. We’ll walk you through important member benefits, upcoming events, and provide resources to help you make the most of your membership from day one.

Whether you're here to grow professionally, connect with others, or contribute to our shared goals, this gathering is the perfect place to start.

We’re excited to meet you—welcome aboard!

All Federal contractors are required to implement certain baseline cybersecurity measures within their internal information technology (IT) systems that process Federal contract-related data. For contractors handling Department of Defense (DoD) contract information, compliance becomes significantly more rigorous. These contractors must adhere to FAR clause 52.204-21 and DFARS clauses 252.204-7012, 7019, 7020, and 7021, which mandate extensive cybersecurity safeguards—posing a challenge for organizations of any size.

To address these challenges, Mr. Austin, President of Totem Tech—a small, veteran-owned prime contractor with the U.S. Air Force—will share practical strategies for reducing the scope of client IT systems subject to DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. He will also provide valuable resources that APEX (formerly PTAC) counselors can use to guide their clients through the complex cybersecurity compliance landscape.

Participants in the workshop will engage in both Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) scoping exercises, gaining hands-on experience and a clearer understanding of how to lead clients through similar exercises. Mr. Austin will also offer an update on the current status of the CMMC contractual phase-in process.