How to meet federal encryption deadlines before September: a guide for DoD contractors

Federal encryption compliance deadlines are coming fast. Four critical milestones arrive within seven months — including FIPS 140-2 moving to Historical status on September 21, 2026, DoD CMMC Level 2 certification requirements for CUI-handling contracts, and post-quantum requirements for National Security Systems in January 2027. This webinar walks CISOs, program managers, and compliance leads through what these deadlines mean and how to prepare.

Webinar Synopsis:

• Evaluating FIPS 140-2 compliance risk before September

• Understanding the difference between FIPS mode and validated cryptography

• Connecting regulatory timelines to organizational compliance strategies

• Linux hardening and runtime kernel protection with LKRG

• Layered defense architecture implementation

• Automated STIG compliance automation

Speakers:

• Brian Dawson, Director of Product Management, CIQ

• Dave Dickerson, Senior Director of Sales and Partnerships, CIQ

• Jeremy Allison, Distinguished Engineer, CIQ

• Hope Lynch (Moderator), Director of Product Marketing, CIQ