The Department of Defense has sought a resilient supply chain for more than a decade. Voluntary compliance with NIST standards proved ineffective. In January 2020, CMMC was introduced but required multiple presidential transitions, along with 32 CFR and 48 CFR, to gain approval. The phased implementation begins November 10, 2025. Implementing these controls requires understanding the requirements, documenting them properly, implementing them effectively, and building a system that is practical to sustain.
Agenda
- What you need to do and by when
- Implementation details
- Pathways to outcomes
- How SGS can help
Target Audience
- Existing defense contractors, particularly business development and IT teams supporting defense contracts
- U.S. government contractors
- Suppliers to the Canadian Ministry of Defence
- Business development professionals
- Executive management
- IT professionals, especially those focused on information security
Cost: No charge
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Speakers
Willy Fabritius
Global Head of Strategy and Business Development, Information Security, SGS
Willy Fabritius holds an MSc in Computer Science and has more than 25 years of experience in management roles across the private sector. His work in management systems dates back to 1994, when he implemented an ISO 9002:1994 quality management system at a stamping facility in Germany, achieving certification in under 12 months.
He is a qualified lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CSA STAR, ISO 27701, and ISO 22301, and has audited multiple Fortune 100 organizations across APEC, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Prior to joining SGS, Willy served as Global Head of Information Security, Privacy, and Business Continuity for one of the world’s largest third party certification bodies. He is also a member of ISO Technical Committee TC 279 on Innovation Management.
Joe Lissenden
Founder and CEO, Precision Execution LLC
Joe Lissenden founded Precision Execution LLC in 2018 to help organizations bridge strategic vision and effective execution for enterprise scale implementations. Under his leadership, the firm became a CMMC Approved Publishing Partner and Approved Training Partner.
Joe authored all six Exemplar Global certified Lead Auditor courses covering ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 22301, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. He holds CMMC credentials as a Provisional Assessor and Provisional Instructor.
His career includes more than a decade in defense manufacturing with ATK, supporting over 2,500 programs across space launch, precision guided weapons, and hypersonics. He also managed hyperscaler data center accounts at EdgeConneX and previously led training operations at BSI Americas, where he launched the organization’s first LMS and eLearning programs.
Joe has conducted hundreds of audits to ISO and NIST standards for certification bodies and C3PAOs and has guided organizations through ISO, AS9100D, and NIST certification processes. He holds degrees from Virginia Tech and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and has held leadership roles with NDIA and the Navy League.
Sean McMahon
Regional Sales Manager, SGS North America
Sean McMahon supports organizations navigating cybersecurity, artificial intelligence compliance, and data governance. He specializes in ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and ISO 22301, helping companies implement frameworks for cybersecurity, ethical AI, and business continuity. Sean has led initiatives focused on security controls, policy development, and continuous monitoring and improvement, supporting organizations through independent third party assessments and compliance programs.