Navigating CMMC Level 1 and Basic Safeguarding: Comprehensive Scoping for Research Security

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 11:30AM–12:15PM ET | Harborside Ballroom C, 4th Floor
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Facilitated Discussion
Join us for a facilitated discussion on the complexities and nuances of implementing CMMC Level 1 at higher education institutions, focusing on Federal Contract Information (FCI) scoping. This session leverages insights from a comprehensive gap analysis conducted at the University of Michigan to explore practical implications, costs, and benefits involved. Participants will gain a broader understanding of effective scoping strategies and the associated operational impacts, ensuring their institution's research environment is both compliant and efficient.

Presenters

  • Louis Daher

    Data Security Analyst - College of Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

  • Doug Lewis

    Risk and compliance specialist, North Carolina State University

Resources & Downloads

  • Navigating CMMC Level 1 and Basic Safeguarding Comprehensive Scoping for Research Security

    Updated on 6/12/2026

  • Level 1 Scoping Guide

    Updated on 6/12/2026

  • Level 1 Self Assessment Guide

    Updated on 6/12/2026