Cnxtd Event Media Presents the 8th Annual
CERTIFICATION SERIES
May 4-5, 2026 | The Hotel UMD, College Park, Maryland
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Certifying the Future:
Frameworks, Cloud,
and Compliance for the
Defense Industrial Base.
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Cloud innovation
powered by national
security compliance.
The future of the
global certification standard
in the federal space.
Surveying the effort to
leverage leading technology
for national security.
Six years of CMMC
clarity, compliance, and
competitive advantage.
The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is facing an unprecedented convergence of compliance frameworks, certification mandates, and supply chain requirements that touch every corner of the information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem. From the cryptographic modules that secure our networks to the cloud platforms hosting sensitive workloads, the pressure to demonstrate compliance with rigorous federal and Department of Defense (DoD) standards is only intensifying.
To help industry professionals chart a clear path forward, Cnxtd Event Media presents the DIB Cyber Certification Series, a two-day event designed to equip product developers, integrators, cloud service providers, and government stakeholders with practical insights into the certifications, listings, and compliance mandates that define today’s defense market. Hosted at The Hotel UMD, College Park, Maryland, May 3–4, 2027, the event brings together four interconnected modules. Each module zeroes in on a critical piece of the DIB compliance puzzle, creating a comprehensive program that delivers both strategic context and operational know-how.
The DIB is not only one of the most regulated markets in the world—it is also one of the most consequential. Every defense system, communication link, and mission-critical application depends on products and services that are trusted, certified, and authorized.
Product Developers must navigate multiple certification regimes: DoDIN APL, NIAP/Common Criteria, FIPS 140-3, and CSfC component listings.
Suppliers and Integrators must align with contract clauses such as DFARS 252.204-7012 and prepare for the full rollout of CMMC requirements.
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) must not only meet the FedRAMP baseline but also contend with DoD’s unique overlays, including the CC SRG and SCCA/CAP.
Government Agencies and Mission Owners must ensure that every component, service, and system they procure meets the highest levels of cybersecurity assurance.
The DIB Cyber Certification Series provides a unified forum for these communities to learn, connect, and prepare for the compliance demands shaping national defense.
Early Registration rates are in effect.
Save up to $270 through Mar 23!

May 3, 2027 | Six years of CMMC clarity, compliance, and competitive advantage.

May 3, 2027 | The future of the global certification standard in the federal space.

May 4, 2027 | Surveying the effort to leverage leading technology for national security.

CSfC Technology: Protection profiles, components, and use cases.

CSfC in Practice: Case studies and best practices in deployment.

CSfC Policy: Standards, testing and certification requirements.

CSfC Mission and Markets: Current capabilities and future opportunities.
Includes access to both days of the DIB Cyber Cert Series: CMMC Day, and Common Criteria Day on Monday, May 3, AND CSfC Conference and DIB Cloud Services Day on Tuesday, May 4. Includes breaks, lunches, receptions, exhibitor showcase, and all conference materials.
Includes access to either of the DIB Cyber Cert Series: CMMC Day, and Common Criteria Day on Monday, May 3, OR CSfC Conference and DIB Cloud Services Day on Tuesday, May 4. Includes breaks, lunches, receptions, exhibitor showcase, and all conference materials.
The @ictcpod is officially live! 🎙️
Hosted by Joshua Brickman, Episode 1 explores CRA deadlines, post-quantum cryptography, Q-Day and what organizations should be doing now.
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DIBC26 is a finished!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for CMMC Day, CC Day, CSfC, and DIB Cloud Services Day & brought incredible insight, energy, & collaboration to the series.
Coming back next year? Be sure to lock in your renewal rate at http://certinfosec.org.
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