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Regulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPFinding the Right MSP to Manage Your CUIIn this episode of Regulatory Phishing, Eric Crusius is joined by Ed Bassett, who is the Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist at NeoSystems and a member of the board of the MSP Collective. Managed Service Providers play a vital role in the protection of CUI assets and choosing the right MSP can be a daunting task. Ed and Eric discuss what companies should look for when choosing an MSP and how an MSP can impact a company's efforts undergo a successful CMMC assessment. Click here to learn more about MSP Collective.
2025-10-0316 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPThe Role of Cloud Service Providers in the CMMC EcosystemMichael Greenman from Deltek joins Eric Crusius to discuss how cloud service providers (CSPs) have emerged as key players in the cybersecurity compliance landscape. From supporting DFARS 7012, CMMC and ITAR compliance, today's government contracting regulatory frameworks increasingly rely on CSPs to demonstrate FedRAMP Moderate Authorization or Equivalency to reduce risk. This episode explores how CSPs support an organization's compliance journey, with a focus on the shared responsibility model, evidence generation, and the rising demand for independently assessed, secure environments. We also unpack what "FedRAMP Authorized" vs. "FedRAMP Equivalency" really means for contractors working with the Department of Defense, and...
2025-10-0319 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPA Closer Look at the CMMC RolloutThe regulations released by the Department of Defense/War roll out the CMMC program over a number of years. In this episode of Regulatory Phishing, we will look at the timing and what it means for the Defense Industrial Base.
2025-10-0111 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPThe DFARS CMMC Final Rule is Here!In this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius discusses the latest rule released by the Department of Defense implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and the implications and timing of the rule. Eric also discusses what changed from the proposed version of the rule and what is next for the CMMC program.
2025-09-1911 min
The Federal Drive with Terry GertonWith the issuance of the final CMMC rule, contractors brace for audits, assessors, and aspirinThe Defense Department has finalized the core rule for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, laying out how contractors must safeguard sensitive data. While the framework is now official, the rollout may hinge on the readiness and capacity of third-party assessors. Here to explain what’s in the rule and what comes next is , partner at Hunton, Andrews, Kurth--Eric Crusius.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-09-1510 min
Fed Gov TodayCMMC Is Here: What Every DOD Vendor Must Know Before November 10In this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, the clock is ticking for vendors that do business with the Department of Defense. The long-anticipated final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is officially out, and it takes effect November 10. That means solicitations will soon include CMMC requirements — and with more than 100,000 companies needing assessments, competition for assessors will heat up fast.Government contracts expert, Eric Crusius of Hunton Andrews Kurth, joins Francis to break down the rule’s three-tier model, the phased roll...
2025-09-1110 min
Federal Publications Seminars PodcastsFPS Podcast#74 - CMMC Rule - Finalized and Published - What It Means to ContractorsOn September 10th, 2025 the "CMMC Final Rule" was published in CFR48. After about seven years of starts and stops, determining Level classifications, the number of controls and compliance needed, CMMC certification is now set to be in certain DOD contracts starting November 10th. Cost of compliance has varied greatly, but when dealing with FCI and CUI data, this certification will protect that data through the supply stream. Listen as Eric Crusius, Partner from Hunton Andrews Kurth and Perry Keating, President of Protiviti Government Services discuss the rule and ramifications.
2025-09-1130 min
Cuick 10Legal Reality Check: CMMC's Day-One ImpactIn this episode of the Cuick 10 Podcast, filmed live at #CUICON 2025, Derek White, Chief Operating Officer of Cuick Trac, is joined by Eric Crusius, Partner and Government Contracts Practice Chair at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, to talk about what CMMC “Day One” really means from a contracts and legal perspective.Eric explains how compliance expectations shift once the rule is finalized — including the shift away from lenient SPRS self-assessments and toward mandatory control coverage with limited room for POA&Ms. He also shares why your system security plan is one of the most important compliance documents you’ll ever...
2025-05-1309 min
Govcon Giants$BILLIONS in Gov Contracts Are Up for Grabs – Are YOU Missing Out?In this episode of The Daily Windup podcast, we have Mr. Eric Crusius, a partner at Holland Knight, a renowned law firm specializing in government contracts. Our conversation dives into the services provided by Holland Knight's government contracts group, such as compliance guidance, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, protest filing, and handling audits. Eric sheds light on the significant impact of two key areas affecting small businesses: cybersecurity requirements and evolving labor regulations. He discusses the Department of Defense's cybersecurity mandates and the changing landscape of labor laws, including non-displacement rules and the proposed $15 minimum wage. Want to...
2025-04-0309 min
Off the ShelfProcurement expectations for the Trump administrationEric Crusius, partner at Holland & Knight, joins Off the Shelffor a cybersecurity update as well as providing his procurement expectations for the Trump Administration. Crusius discusses the likelihood of CMMC remaining intact and moving forward with implementation across DoD. He also provides his initial comments/analysis on the recentlyproposed Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) rule, highlighting keyconsiderations for contractors. Turning to what to expect from the Trump Administration, Crusius shares his thoughts on Administration priorities and how they may impact/influence procurement operations. See Privacy Policy at h...
2025-01-2742 min
Fed Gov TodayRedefining Federal Acquisition & Space Tech: What’s Next for the Government and Defense?On this episode of Fed Gov Today, we explore critical changes in federal acquisition and cutting-edge advancements in space technology that are reshaping government operations and defense strategies. Eric Crusius, a partner at Holland & Knight, joins the program to discuss how federal procurement policies might evolve under a new administration. He highlights shifts in executive orders and regulations, including clean energy initiatives and labor policies, and explores the potential return of the DoD’s "Night Court" program to reallocate funds from underperforming initiatives. We also delve int...
2024-11-2720 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPDiscussing a DOJ Lawsuit Under the Civil-Fraud InitiativeIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and litigation attorney Eric Crusius is joined by Kelsey Hayes to discuss a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit that was brought under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. The speakers walk through the meaning of a whistleblower lawsuit, allegations in the DOJ's complaint, the False Claims Act and more.
2024-10-1710 min
Regulatory PhishingDiscussing a DOJ Lawsuit Under the Civil-Fraud InitiativeIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and litigation attorneys Eric Crusius and Kelsey Hayes discuss a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit that was brought under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. The speakers walk through the meaning of a whistleblower lawsuit, allegations in the DOJ's complaint, the False Claims Act and more.
2024-10-1711 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastDiscussing a DOJ Lawsuit Under the Civil-Fraud InitiativeIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and litigation attorneys Eric Crusius and Kelsey Hayes discuss a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit that was brought under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. The speakers walk through the meaning of a whistleblower lawsuit, allegations in the DOJ's complaint, the False Claims Act and more.
2024-10-1711 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPCybersecurity Roundup: Analyzing New and Proposed Rules for ContractorsIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius delves into the latest developments from the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Mr. Crusius looks at the implementation timeline for new and proposed regulations from these entities and considers potential implications of the False Claims Act and presidential election.
2024-09-1115 min
Regulatory PhishingCybersecurity Roundup: Analyzing New and Proposed Rules for ContractorsIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius delves into the latest developments from the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Mr. Crusius looks at the implementation timeline for new and proposed regulations from these entities and considers potential implications of the False Claims Act and presidential election.
2024-09-1115 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastCybersecurity Roundup: Analyzing New and Proposed Rules for ContractorsIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius delves into the latest developments from the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Mr. Crusius looks at the implementation timeline for new and proposed regulations from these entities and considers potential implications of the False Claims Act and presidential election.
2024-09-1115 min
The Eyes on Washington PodcastCybersecurity Provisions in the FY24 NDAAIn this episode of our Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), National Security attorney Dan Sennott is joined by Government Contracts attorney Eric Crusius. Their conversation focuses on cybersecurity provisions in the FY24 NDAA and what those provisions may indicate about future Department of Defense (DoD) priorities, regulations and policies.This Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries breaks down the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is the yearly authorization of funding and policy for the entire Department of Defense (DoD). Hosted by attorney Dan Sennott, this miniseries delves deep...
2024-03-1216 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastCybersecurity Provisions in the FY24 NDAAIn this episode of our Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), National Security attorney Dan Sennott is joined by Government Contracts attorney Eric Crusius. Their conversation focuses on cybersecurity provisions in the FY24 NDAA and what those provisions may indicate about future Department of Defense (DoD) priorities, regulations and policies.
This Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries breaks down the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is the yearly authorization of funding and policy for the entire Department of Defense (DoD). Hosted by attorney Dan Sennott, this miniseries delves deep into the Fiscal...
2024-03-1216 min
Regulatory PhishingThe Role of Managed Service Providers with Stuart ItkinIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius is joined by Stuart Itkin, a senior vice president and the chief marketing officer at NeoSystems. Their conversation covers the overall cybersecurity landscape, especially the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, and discusses the important role manage service providers (MSPs) play in the ecosystem.
2023-11-2128 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastThe Role of Managed Service Providers with Stuart ItkinIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius is joined by Stuart Itkin, a senior vice president and the chief marketing officer at NeoSystems. Their conversation covers the overall cybersecurity landscape, especially the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, and discusses the important role manage service providers (MSPs) play in the ecosystem.
For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2023/11/podcast-the-role-of-managed-service-providers-with-stuart-itkin
2023-11-2128 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPThe Role of Managed Service Providers with Stuart ItkinIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius is joined by Stuart Itkin, a senior vice president and the chief marketing officer at NeoSystems. Their conversation covers the overall cybersecurity landscape, especially the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, and discusses the important role manage service providers (MSPs) play in the ecosystem.
2023-11-2127 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPThe When, Where, Why and How of CMMC with Fernando MachadoIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Fernando Machado joins government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius for an episode focused on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Mr. Machado is the Managing Principal and Chief Information Security Officer for Cybersec Investments as well as the author of CMMC Simplified. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Machado discuss the current state of the CMMC, how companies can come to terms with this new certification program and strategies for compliance. They also walk through Mr. Machado's book and highlight some key insights into the CMMC program.
2023-11-0717 min
Regulatory PhishingThe When, Where, Why and How of CMMC with Fernando MachadoIn this episode of “Regulatory Phishing,” Fernando Machado joins Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius for an episode focused on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Mr. Machado is the Managing Principal and Chief Information Security Officer for Cybersec Investments as well as the author of CMMC Simplified. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Machado discuss the current state of the CMMC, how companies can come to terms with this new certification program and strategies for compliance. They also walk through Mr. Machado's book and highlight some key insights into the CMMC program.
2023-11-0717 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastThe When, Where, Why and How of CMMC with Fernando MachadoIn this episode of “Regulatory Phishing,” Fernando Machado joins Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius for an episode focused on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Mr. Machado is the Managing Principal and Chief Information Security Officer for Cybersec Investments as well as the author of CMMC Simplified. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Machado discuss the current state of the CMMC, how companies can come to terms with this new certification program and strategies for compliance. They also walk through Mr. Machado's book and highlight some key insights into the CMMC program.
2023-11-0717 min
The Eyes on Washington PodcastFY22 NDAA Cybersecurity Provisions and Acquisition Reform – NDAA Miniseries Part 3This episode was originally released on March 9, 2022 | In the third episode of Holland & Knight’s Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), National Security attorney Dan Sennott is joined by government contracts attorneys Eric Crusius and Leila George-Wheeler. Their conversation focuses mainly on cybersecurity provisions and acquisition reform in the FY22 NDAA. The group outlines major shifts in the cybersecurity enforcement space as a result of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) and what implications that will have on small businesses and contractors. They also provide insight on DoD’s acquisition approach for...
2023-10-2631 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPThe State of Contractor Cybersecurity with Katie ArringtonIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," former U.S. Department of Defense Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Katie Arrington joins Hunton government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius to discuss the state of cybersecurity within the defense industrial base, including the rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The discussion is wide-ranging and offers invaluable insights into what is to come in the months and years ahead.
2023-10-2456 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPNavigating the TikTok Ban: Implications for Government ContractorsIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Hunton government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius and Jeremy Burkhart discuss the interim rule issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council implementing the statutory ban on the use of ByteDance's TikTok app on federal information technology systems and contracts. They explore the ambiguities in the rule's language and different approaches contractors may take to ensure compliance.
2023-10-2329 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPThe Impact of Cybersecurity Compliance on Corporate TransactionsIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Eric Crusius and David Cole discuss the role of cybersecurity compliance in corporate transactions, how lack of compliance can impact the ability of a transaction to close and what parties look at during the due diligence process. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Cole also reminisce about Mr. Cole's time lugging dozens of boxes through an airport in Costa Rica.
2023-10-2214 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPWhat Do the Newly Released CMMC 2.1 Documents Mean?In this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Hunton government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius examines the newly released Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program documents. Mr. Crusius breaks down assessment guides and the scoping guidance for CMMC Levels 1, 2 and 3. He also explains the significant impacts these documents can have on the CMMC ecosystem.
2023-10-2118 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPThird-Party Assessments and NIST SP 800-171In this episode of Hunton's "Regulatory Phishing," Eric Crusius is joined by Tom Tollerton, a partner with FORVIS, a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). In this episode, Eric and Tom discuss the role of the C3PAO in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process and what to expect with the new version of Special Publication 800-171 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST 800-171 is used as the baseline for a number of existing and forthcoming regulations in addition to Level 2 of CMMC.
2023-10-2013 min
Regulatory PhishingThe State of Contractor Cybersecurity with Katie ArringtonIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," former U.S. Department of Defense Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Katie Arrington joins Holland & Knight Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius to discuss the state of cybersecurity within the defense industrial base, including the rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The discussion is wide-ranging and offers invaluable insights into what is to come in the months and years ahead.
2023-10-1957 min
Regulatory PhishingNavigating the TikTok Ban: Implications for Government ContractorsIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius is joined by Jeremy Burkhart, an associate in Holland & Knight's Government Contracts Group. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Burkhart discuss the interim rule issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council implementing the statutory ban on the use of ByteDance's TikTok app on federal information technology systems and contracts. They explore the ambiguities in the rule's language and different approaches contractors may take to ensure compliance.
2023-10-1929 min
Regulatory PhishingThe Impact of Cybersecurity Compliance on Corporate TransactionsIn this episode of “Regulatory Phishing,” Eric Crusius is joined by David Cole, a partner in Holland & Knight’s corporate and securities groups. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Cole discuss the role of cybersecurity compliance in corporate transactions, how lack of compliance can impact the ability of a transaction to close and what parties look at during the due diligence process. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Cole also reminisce about Mr. Cole’s time lugging dozens of boxes through an airport in Costa Rica.
2023-10-1914 min
Regulatory PhishingWhat Do the Newly Released CMMC 2.1 Documents Mean?In this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," Holland & Knight government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius examines the newly released Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program documents. Mr. Crusius breaks down assessment guides and the scoping guidance for CMMC Levels 1, 2 and 3. He also explains the significant impacts these documents can have on the CMMC ecosystem. For more, visit: www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-…-21-documents-mean
2023-10-1919 min
Regulatory PhishingThird-Party Assessments and NIST SP 800-171In this episode of Holland & knight's "Regulatory Phishing," Eric Crusius is joined by Tom Tollerton, a partner with FORVIS, a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). In this episode, Eric and Tom discuss the role of the C3PAO in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process and what to expect with the new version of Special Publication 800-171 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST 800-171 is used as the baseline for a number of existing and forthcoming regulations in addition to Level 2 of CMMC.
2023-10-1914 min
Regulatory PhishingOverview of Cybersecurity in Government ContractsThe first episode of Holland & Knight government contracts attorney Eric Crusius’ podcast, "Regulatory Phishing," provides an overview of the latest cybersecurity issues facing government contractors and how significant cybersecurity attacks that have leaked government information to countries such as China, Russia and North Korea threaten national security. He details U.S. government regulations with which contractors must comply, as well as provides key information that government contractors should know, such as the Biden Administration's national security strategy. He also discusses his involvement in the National Contract Management Association's World Congress held July 23-26 in Nashville and the increased interest in...
2023-10-1920 minRegulatory Phishing by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPOverview of Cybersecurity in Government ContractsThe first episode of Hunton government contracts attorney Eric Crusius's podcast, "Regulatory Phishing," provides an overview of the latest cybersecurity issues facing government contractors and how significant cybersecurity attacks that have leaked government information to countries such as China, Russia and North Korea threaten national security. He details U.S. government regulations with which contractors must comply, as well as provides key information that government contractors should know, such as the Biden Administration's national security strategy. He also discusses his involvement in the National Contract Management Association's World Congress held July 23-26 2023 in Nashville and the increased interest in...
2023-10-1920 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastThe State of Contractor Cybersecurity with Katie ArringtonIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," former U.S. Department of Defense Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Katie Arrington joins Government Contracts and Cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius to discuss the state of cybersecurity within the defense industrial base, including the rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The discussion is wide-ranging and offers invaluable insights into what is to come in the months and years ahead.
For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2023/10/podcast--the-state-of-contractor-cybersecurity-with-katie-arrington
2023-10-1757 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastNavigating the TikTok Ban: Implications for Government ContractorsIn this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius is joined by Jeremy Burkhart, an associate in Holland & Knight's Government Contracts Group. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Burkhart discuss the interim rule issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council implementing the statutory ban on the use of ByteDance's TikTok app on federal information technology systems and contracts. They explore the ambiguities in the rule's language and different approaches contractors may take to ensure compliance.
For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2023/10/podcast-navigating-the-tiktok-ban-implications-for-government
2023-10-0329 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastRegulatory Phishing Podcast - The Impact of Cybersecurity Compliance on Corporate TransactionsIn this episode of “Regulatory Phishing,” Eric Crusius is joined by David Cole, a partner in Holland & Knight’s corporate and securities groups. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Cole discuss the role of cybersecurity compliance in corporate transactions, how lack of compliance can impact the ability of a transaction to close and what parties look at during the due diligence process. Mr. Crusius and Mr. Cole also reminisce about Mr. Cole’s time lugging dozens of boxes through an airport in Costa Rica.
2023-09-1214 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastWhat Do the Newly Released CMMC 2.1 Documents Mean?In this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts and cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius examines the newly released Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program documents. Mr. Crusius breaks down assessment guides and the scoping guidance for CMMC Levels 1, 2 and 3. He also explains the significant impacts these documents can have on the CMMC ecosystem.
For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2023/08/podcast-what-do-the-newly-released-cmmc-21-documents-mean
2023-08-2519 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastThird-Party Assessments and NIST SP 800-171In this episode of "Regulatory Phishing," government contracts attorney Eric Crusius is joined by Tom Tollerton, a partner with FORVIS, a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). In this episode, Eric and Tom discuss the role of the C3PAO in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process and what to expect with the new version of Special Publication 800-171 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST 800-171 is used as the baseline for a number of existing and forthcoming regulations in addition to Level 2 of CMMC.
2023-08-1514 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastOverview of Cybersecurity in Government ContractsThe first episode of cybersecurity attorney Eric Crusius’ podcast, "Regulatory Phishing," provides an overview of the latest cybersecurity issues facing government contracting and how significant cybersecurity attacks that have leaked government information to countries such as China, Russia and North Korea threaten national security. He details how the U.S. government addresses this security issue by developing regulations contractors must comply with and what government contractors should know, such as the Biden Administration's national security strategy. He also discusses his involvement in the National Contract Management Association's World Congress in Nashville between July 23 and 26 and the increased interest in cybersecurity ma...
2023-08-0120 min
The Daily WindupNavigating Government Contracts and New RegulationsIn this episode of The Daily Windup podcast, we have Mr. Eric Crusius, a partner at Holland Knight, a renowned law firm specializing in government contracts. Our conversation dives into the services provided by Holland Knight's government contracts group, such as compliance guidance, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, protest filing, and handling audits. Eric sheds light on the significant impact of two key areas affecting small businesses: cybersecurity requirements and evolving labor regulations. He discusses the Department of Defense's cybersecurity mandates and the changing landscape of labor laws, including non-displacement rules and the proposed $15 minimum wage. Want to...
2023-06-2709 min
Government MattersMore aid to Ukraine, CDC lacks public trust, Implementing CMMC – January 24, 2023‘We have to start wanting Ukraine to win more than we just hope Russia’s going to lose,’ says Hudson Institute fellowLuke Coffey, senior fellow for national security and defense at the Hudson Institute, discusses sending tanks to Ukraine and the U.S.’s latest aid package to the country. CDC fights against public distrustSteve Morrison, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), discusses the lack of trust Americans hold in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Working...
2023-01-2526 min
El Paso News PodcastEl Paso News Week In Review Season 1 Episode 3In our latest El Paso News Week-In-Review we cover the death of El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen and New Your City mayor, Eric Adams' visit to El Paso. We also look into Joe Pickett, Patrick Wood Crusius and Abner Tinoco.
2023-01-2003 min
El Paso News PodcastEl Paso News Week In Review Season 1 Episode 3In our latest El Paso News Week-In-Review we cover the death of El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen and New Your City mayor, Eric Adams' visit to El Paso. We also look into Joe Pickett, Patrick Wood Crusius and Abner Tinoco.
2023-01-2003 min
Govcon GiantsHow to Get Ahead of the Competition on Legal Matters "Government Contracting" - Eric CrusiusToday we have a sit down with Mr. Eric Crusius, a Partner at Holland & Knight. In this episode, Eric and I discuss the regulation changes between the current administration and the previous two administrations as it applies to certain topics related to government contracts, how he gets ahead of the competition on new and upcoming regulations, and cybersecurity. Eric is a Partner at Holland & Knight specializing in government contracts, internet and technology and representing businesses of all shapes and sizes. He was named Super Lawyer's Rising Star, only given to the top 2.5% of attorneys who meet certain...
2022-09-2845 min
The Daily Scoop PodcastChanges coming to CMMC; The cryptocurrency threat landscape; Getting ready for a CRChanges are coming to one of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification’s key documents. Eric Crusius, partner at Holland & Knight LLP, says what changes he thinks could benefit industry and what could benefit the Department of Defense.
Federal government law enforcement agencies have clawed back more than 30 million dollars in crypto currency North Korean hackers stole earlier this year. Brian Capra, director of strategic applications for Chainalysis, explains the threat landscape presented by cryptocurrency and how the federal government can defend against it. This interview is underwritten by Chainalysis.
The end of the fiscal year is about two weeks away no...
2022-09-1428 minThe Daily Scoop PodcastData as a strategic asset; Front door for VA acquisition; Cyber AB and industry collaborationOn today’s episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, the Technology Modernization Fund will allocate $100 million for high-impact customer experience projects across government.
The cyber accreditation body working with the Department of Defense has a new brand. Eric Crusius, partner at Holland & Knight LLP, discusses the progress the Cyber AB has made in communicating with industry about expectations and responsibilities to receive accreditation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new website it hopes will facilitate innovation in contracting. Greg Giddens, partner at Potomac Ridge Consulting LLC and former principal executive director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction at...
2022-06-1626 minFederal Publications Seminars PodcastsFPS Podcast #43 - CMMC 2.0 What You Need to KnowIn early May at our FPS La Jolla Weeklong, we had a chance to catch up with Eric Crusius of Holland & Knight to discuss CMMC 2.0. With the new federal fiscal year just around the corner, the CMMC requirements are coming into focus. If you are a DOD contractor - large or small, you at least have to be certified at Level 1. But what does all that mean? Eric explains what "Level 1" certification is as well as "Level 2" and beyond.
2022-05-2416 min
Holland & Knight Legal PodcastFY22 NDAA Cybersecurity Provisions and Acquisition ReformIn the third episode of Holland & Knight's Eyes on Washington Podcast Special Miniseries about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), National Security attorney Dan Sennott is joined by government contracts attorneys Eric Crusius and Leila George-Wheeler. Their conversation focuses mainly on cybersecurity provisions and acquisition reform in the FY22 NDAA. The group outlines major shifts in the cybersecurity enforcement space as a result of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) and what implications that will have on small businesses and contractors. They also provide insight on DoD’s acquisition approach for software and innovative technologies, indicating how it has ch...
2022-03-0931 minFederal Publications Seminars PodcastsFPS Podcast #17 - The President's Executive Order on CybersecurityIn this podcast, host Todd Hatherly discusses with David Black and Eric Crusius of Holland & Knight, the Biden Administration's lengthy executive order related to cybersecurity. This EO had been circulating around the Whitehouse for a while, but with the Colonial Pipeline breach, they decided to release the Executive Order. David and Eric present their perspective on the impact on government contractors and suppliers.
2021-05-2517 min
NeoCastGovCon Rules Details of CMMCJoin host Erin Keating and expert Eric Crusius as they discuss the headlines out of the CMMC version 0.4 that was released in early September. Discover what role NIST 800-171 plays, how this compares to FedRamp, and some details on the five levels of certification. NeoSystem's own Ed Bassett then joins to discuss ways in which his team can help government contractors tackle their IT needs in the face of these requirements.
2020-02-0700 minNeoCastGovCon Rules Current Certification RequirementsIn this episode, join Eric Crusius and Erin Keating as they discuss the current environment for certification in the cybersecurity space and where the CMMC is going in the future.
2020-01-2700 min