Jered Bare
Jered Bare is a Cyber Security Engineer and serves part time as a Cyber Defense Expert with the Missouri Air National Guard. With deep expertise in CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, and cybersecurity compliance, he has educated numerous contractors and institutions through the complexities of securing Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Beyond compliance, Jered has an extensive background in cyber threat defense, incident response, and vulnerability management. His expertise has been recognized internationally, including an invitation from the Panamanian government to lead an advanced packet analysis course for threat hunting.
Session
The long-anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is no longer just a proposal—it’s officially implemented. Now, defense contractors, subcontractors, and public institutions handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must navigate compliance under a rapidly evolving landscape. But what does this mean in practice?
Building from last year's session, this session will break down the immediate impacts of CMMC implementation, what companies are facing right now, and what's coming next as enforcement ramps up.