Edwards Performance Solutions

Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit 2021
2021-11-05 07:00 - 16:00 UTC | James River Church, 1850 South Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO, 64801-3827, United States
The Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit brings together innovative thinkers who leverage technology to overcome barriers. Join in-person November 5, at James River Church for the inaugural Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit!

Edwards’ Senior Cybersecurity Consultant and Instructor, Joy Beland, will speak at 2:30 on “Cyber Security Live | Supply Chain and CMMC.” The event will showcase local innovation-and-tech-centered businesses with breakout sessions covering cybersecurity, e-commerce, software and SAAS development, pitch competitions, and the development of our digital workforce as a powerful economic development tool.

The event will cover a wide variety of technology related issues and topics with an emphasis on cybersecurity. The all-day summit will include breakfast, lunch, and several networking opportunities.
For more on the details and registration, check out their event page!

CMMC 2.0 Crossfire Panel
2021-12-09 00:00 UTC | Online Event
Join Edward’s Director of Commercial Cybersecurity, Brian Hubbard, and MISI Tech for a CMMC 2.0 Crossfire Panel discussion. CMMC 2.0 updates can be hard to grasp and can often strike debates on what’s next. Connect with us December 9 at 1pm to talk through the tough questions and concerns you may have for your organization.
MISI is assembling a panel of diverse perspectives on the CMMC for this crossfire style discussion. Don’t miss out on this important discussion on the many aspects of CMMC 2.0. For more details, visit their event page!

MPUG: Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project: Lesson 1 Estimating Resources and Using Resource Calendars
2022-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online Event
We’re back with our first webinar collaboration in 2022 with MPUG! Check out Edwards’ CMMC Assessment Program Manager and CISO, Sam Bell’s MPUG Webinar, “Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project” three-part series designed to teach others how how to manage a project’s resources, timeline and cost through effective critical path modeling using Microsoft Project.
Join Sam, January 12 at noon, for ,”Lesson 1: Estimating Resources and Using Resource Calendars.” In this lesson, learn the benefits of a well-structured project plan and the overall approach to using MS Project as a critical path modeling tool. Approaches to estimating and modeling resource and cost requirements are taught, as well as the use of project and resource calendars to support resource leveling and critical path determination.
Interested in attending? To register or for more details, check out their event page here!

MPUG: Events Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project: Lesson 2 Leveraging Work and Predecessor Types to Structure the Plan
2022-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online Event
Join us for part 2 of, Edwards’ CMMC Assessment Program Manager and CISO, Sam Bell’s MPUG Webinar, “Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project” series, designed to teach others how how to manage a project’s resources, timeline and cost through effective critical path modeling using Microsoft Project.
Join Sam, January 19 at noon, for ,” Lesson 2: Leveraging Work and Predecessor Types to Structure the Plan.” In this lesson, review of the various work and predecessor types within MS Project, how they support modeling the project’s critical path, learn how structure project plans to leverage the calendars, and types and dependencies effective to determine the optimal project plan for the resources and work required.
Interested in attending? To register or for more details, check out their event page here!

"CMMC 2.0 Myths Busted" Live Dataprise Webinar
2022-02-09 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Online Event
Tune into Dataprise’s live webinar, “CMMC 2.0 Myths Busted,” on February 9 at 1:30pm EST, presented by Edwards Senior Cybersecurity Consultant and Instructor, Joy Beland.
Beland collaborates with Datatprise’s professionals vCISO, Samuel Bourgeois, and vCISO Maximo Bredfeldt, to bring you an hour long presentation on conceptions about CMMC 2.0 and how it affects your organization.
In November 2021 the DOD announced CMMC 2.0, which introduces many changes and compliance requirement updates for federal contractors. Since the DOD’s codification of CMMC 2.0 in DFARS can take up to 24 months, it’s unsurprising that misinformation around the program abounds.
When it comes to CMMC 2.0, have you wondered:

If this even applies to you since you don’t deal with DOD contracts?
If you should wait to get started only until everything is finalized?
If your compliance with other frameworks makes you CMMC compliant?

If your IT person or department can handle all this on their own?

Join our webinar with Dataprise as we bust the myths surrounding CMMC 2.0 and provide expert insight and guidance on taking actionable next steps. For more details or to register, check out the event page here.

ThreatLocker's Zero Trust World 2022
2022-02-21 00:00 - 2022-02-23 00:00 UTC | The Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
ThreatLocker is bringing together some of the brightest cybersecurity professionals and experts, February 21-23, for a two and a half-day event that will provide hands-on exercises, live hacking demonstrations, and valuable insights into how you can become a more successful MSP and IT professional!
Edward’s Senior Cybersecurity Constant and Instructor, Joy Beland, will be a keynote speaker on “CMMC Pt. 1: The Challenge” and “CMMC Pt. 2: The Opportunity,” February 22, at 3:25. Check out her session for all things informative on CMMC!
You can attend this event via in-person at The Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, FL, or attend virtually. Gain hands-on hacking experience, level up your cybersecurity stack, and hear from industry experts. For more details or to register, check out ThreatLocker’s event page!

Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Exam Prep (VIRTUAL)
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-27 | Online Event
This course will enable a participant’s comprehension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) NIST 800-171 Framework, relevant assessment objectives and evidence requirements as it pertains to the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) learning objectives. This course is taught using multiple scenario OSC environments varying in size, locations, and on-prem vs hybrid systems. Students will receive in-depth technical and administrative perspective from CMMC industry veterans and be able to participate as an effective Certified Assessor for organizations seeking certification (OSC) for CMMC Level 1 or 2.
Objectives

Learn how to perform, manage, and score assessment objectives in accordance with the established methods and requirements of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology, Version 1.2.1 and NIST Special Publication 800-30
Lead and participate in the CMMC Assessment Process throughout each phase, with thorough understanding of assessment outputs and expectations
Demonstrate foundational knowledge with respect to CUI sources, categorizations, marking, and handling

What’s Included

5 days of live instructor led training
Hard copy or digital CCA course manual
In-class activities and interactive discussions with provisional instructors
In-class workbook and downloadable resources
Optional CMMC Certified Assessor, 4 week Guided Exam Prep Study Group (recommended)

RSA Conference 2022
2022-06-06 09:00 - 2022-06-09 16:30 UTC | Moscone Center, San Francisco, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join RSA in bringing together cyber professional and experts at The RSA Conference 2022, June 6-9. Their mission is to build an experience that shapes and supports the cybersecurity industry. RSA has been powering the cyber community globally for 31 years with various cybersecurity insightful resources, webinars, conferences/panels, etc.
Check out panel “The Defense Industrial Base, CMMC, the False Claims Act, and Insider Threat” presented by Edwards’ Senior Cybersecurity Consultant and Instructor, Joy Beland, along with CEO, Vaillance Group, Shawnee Delaney, and Partner / Co-Founder of Ward & Berry, Ryan Berry. Don’t miss their panel on Wednesday, June 8 at 9:40am PST!
The physical event will take place in San Francisco at the Moscone Center. They offer a Digital Pass for those who are unable to join in person. The Digital Pass will offer some live streamed content as well as the majority of track sessions available on-demand within 24 hours of the session running live at the physical event in San Francisco. For more on the agenda or to register, check out the event page here!

Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Exam Prep Course
2022-08-08 08:00 - 2022-08-12 17:00 UTC | Virtual, United States
This 5-day CCP course covers the foundational required curriculum along with Level 2 scoping and the full 110 practices. This class is integral to an individual who is a valuable resource to a consultancy providing CMMC preparation, to a C3PAO providing certified assessor support, or to an organization interested in having in-house CMMC trained resources.
Find out more here: https://edwps.com/cmmc-ccp-bootcamp/

ILT Class
2024-02-12 08:00 - 2024-02-16 17:00 UTC | Central Texas Cyber Range, 1311 S 5th S, Waco, TX, 76798, United States

The Official Cybersecurity Summit Baltimore
2024-04-04 07:30 - 18:00 UTC | BWI Airport Marriott, 1743 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
The Official Cybersecurity Summit has been ranked as one of the “Top 50 Must-Attend Conferences” by DigitalGuardian. This exclusive conference series was founded by Bradford Rand in New York City in 2013 and connect C-Level & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their company’s critical infrastructures with cutting-edge technology providers & renowned information security experts. These invitation-only events are held in 50+ major cities across the United States & Canada. The Cybersecurity Summit also produces Virtual Industry-Specific Summits which discuss the latest cyber threats related to Healthcare, Finance & Banking, Education, and Critical Infrastructure.
Each summit features interactive panel discussions & security keynotes led by experts from top government agencies including the FBI, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, CISA, U.S. Dept. of Justice, CIA, NSA, The U.S. Secret Service & more. The latest cutting-edge technologies used to protect against cyber attacks are showcased through demonstrations in our Exhibition Hall by leading security solution providers.

8th Annual Cyber Awards
2024-09-19

CUI-CON Seattle 2024
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02
CUI-CON conferences are about everything a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor must do to protect the Federal Government’s Intellectual Property (a.k.a., Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)). The government specified information security requirements in 2017 and 3rd Party Certification of the contractor’s implementation is expected to go into effect late 2024/early 2025.

CMMC Pau Hana: Compliance Meets Community​
2025-06-18 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | HI BRAU Room at Aloha Beer Co, 700 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI, 700 Queen Street, Hona, HI, 96813, United States
Join Edwards Performance Solutions at Intech Hawaii’s CMMC Pau Hana on Wednesday, June 18 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This in-person event brings together local leaders, defense contractors, and cybersecurity professionals for an evening of conversation, clarity, and connection. Attendees will discuss the realities of CMMC in Hawaii, share strategies for staying audit ready, and explore what successful compliance looks like across roles and organizations.
Featured guests include representatives from Intech Hawaii, Field Effect, and Edwards Performance Solutions.
If you are involved in CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800 171, or support contractors in the defense space, this event offers practical insight and a chance to connect with others doing the work.

CMMC Is Here What Contractors Need to Know Before It Hits Contracts: Webinar
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Venue: Online Webinar
Join Edwards Performance Solutions for an upcoming Government Contractor Chat session focused on the evolving CMMC landscape and what it means for your organization.
Topic: CMMC Is Here What Government Contractors Need to Know Before the Requirements Reach Your Contract
What will be covered:
• A practical overview of the current state of CMMC
• What government contractors should be doing now to prepare
• Common pitfalls organizations encounter during assessments
• Guidance for preparing for a successful certification
About Edwards Performance Solutions:
Edwards Performance Solutions is a leading cybersecurity and compliance firm supporting organizations across the Defense Industrial Base. As the first organization fully supporting the CMMC ecosystem including Authorized Training Provider ATP, Authorized Publishing Partner APP, Registered Provider Organization RPO, and Certified Third Party Assessment Organization C3PAO, Edwards delivers training, readiness consulting, and independent Level 2 assessments.
Our team helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity, achieve compliance, and confidently compete for Department of Defense contracts.
Speakers:
Matt Hoeper
Director Commercial and Cybersecurity
CISSP PMP Lead CCA CMMC Credentialed Instructor Speaker Author Advisory Board Member
Evan Neufeld
Manager Business Development and Partnerships
CMMC RP

Edwards at Navy Gold Coast 2026
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-20 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92101, United States
Join Edwards Performance Solutions at the NDIA Department of the Navy Gold Coast Event, the premier Navy procurement expo bringing together government and industry in support of the warfighter mission.

Taking place August 17 through 20, 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center, Gold Coast provides a forum for defense contractors, small businesses, and industry partners to connect with Navy leadership, procurement officials, and program offices.
Edwards will be exhibiting throughout the event, engaging with organizations navigating CMMC, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements across the Defense Industrial Base. Stop by to connect with our team, discuss readiness strategies, and explore practical approaches to supporting secure, compliant environments.

CCP Training at CS5 East - In-Person with Edwards
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-21 | AC Hotel National Harbor, 156 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Join Edwards Performance Solutions for in‑person CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) training ahead of the CS5 East conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

This hybrid course combines self‑paced online learning with three days of instructor‑led, in‑person training taking place October 19 through 21, 2026 at the AC Hotel. The course covers key areas of the CMMC ecosystem including governance, ethics, source documentation, and the CMMC Assessment Process, preparing participants with the knowledge required to pursue CCP certification.
Hosted in advance of CS5 East, this training provides a focused environment to build foundational knowledge, ask questions, and engage directly with instructors before the broader conference begins.

CCA Training at CS5 East - Hybrid Course with Edwards
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-21 | AC Hotel National Harbor, 156 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Join Edwards Performance Solutions for hybrid CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) training in conjunction with CS5 East.

The in‑person portion of this course takes place October 19 through 21, 2026 at the AC Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, followed by live virtual sessions on October 29 and 30. Participation in all sessions is required as a prerequisite for the CCA exam.
This course is designed for experienced cybersecurity and compliance professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the CMMC Assessment Process and prepare for a role supporting or conducting assessments.
Held alongside CS5 East, this training offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with instructors, connect with peers, and further develop the knowledge required for assessor-level responsibilities.

CMMC at Sea - CCP Training & Onsite Engagement with Edwards
2027-01-17 - 2027-01-24 | Celebrity Beyond – Departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join Edwards Performance Solutions at CMMC at Sea, a week‑long, immersive experience focused on real‑world CMMC readiness, compliance, and certification across the Defense Industrial Base.

Sailing January 17 through 24, 2027 aboard the Celebrity Beyond, this unique event brings together contractors, assessors, consultants, and industry leaders in a working environment designed for meaningful progress, collaboration, and engagement.
As a Title Sponsor, Edwards will be onsite throughout the week supporting attendees with direct access to our team for conversations around readiness strategy, assessment preparation, and practical implementation.
In addition, Edwards will be delivering CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) training onboard, providing a focused opportunity to build knowledge, prepare for certification, and engage with others actively working through CMMC challenges in practice.
Whether you are preparing for assessment, supporting clients, or building out your compliance program, this event offers a rare opportunity to combine training, insight, and connection in one setting.
