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April 2025 Newsletter

Posted by Brian Murphy on Jan. 30, 2025 / SAME JAX Post / Subscribe 0

Join us at our Next Meeting: April 16th

April 9th @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Strengthening Cyber Resilience with the CMMC
Essential Updates and Strategies for the Defense Industrial Base

Presentation Abstract
This presentation discusses the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), focusing on the latest regulatory updates, timelines, and strategic considerations for organizations within the Defense Industrial Base. It explores the three-level CMMC framework—from foundational Level 1 self-assessmentsto advanced Level 2 certifications and expert-level validations under Level 3—alongside key requirements, scoping considerations, and plan-of-action and milestone (POA&M) parameters. Additional topics cover best practices for managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), collaborating with External Service Providers (ESPs), and meeting critical documentation requirements. The session also addresses supply chain risk management and practical strategies for designing secure architectures, providing guidance to align cybersecurity efforts with evolving DoD expectations.

Presented By
Lori Jackson, CISSP, CCA, CCP

SAME JAX Member Event: Jumbo Shrimp Game

Jacksonville District Engineering
Career Day Recap

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post, recently hosted an Engineering Career Day event at the Downtown Jacksonville Main Library.

Please Click Here to Read the USACE Jacksonville District Article

San Juan Field Chapter: USACE Caribbean Industry Day

On March 5th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District held an Industry Day, with the support from the SAME San Juan Field Chapter. Please use the following links in order to download / view the briefings.

Col. Chuck Decker - USACE Caribbean District

USACE Caribbean District Emergency Management

USVI Office of Disaster Recovery

Helpful PDH Information

It was brought to our attention that some boards of professional engineers (e.g., Florida) have a requirement to include in PE CEU documentation to provide both the topic but also the name of the instructor/presenter. As such, the attached contains that information for SAME Jax Post meetings from 2023 to present.

Please click here to view the Document

You may also view the list of our previous meetings by using this link and navigating using the Menu on the left-hand side

Power Up Puerto Rico

Join us for the first annual Power Up Puerto Rico, April 8th and 9th, in beautiful San Juan, PR. This event is co-hosted by the Gulf Coast Energy Network, and the Society of American Military Engineers, San Juan Chapter. Join us for timely discussions and technical sessions on topics of interest to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Hear from top Federal and Industry leaders as we discuss modernization and recovery efforts in the region through community resiliency efforts. Register early for 1-on-1 matchmaking sessions with agency representatives. Sessions Include: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Update, Ecosystem Restoration, Smart Cities & Resiliency Planning, Power Generation & Storage, Grid Modernization, Clean Transportation, Climate Security, and Building Community Resilience. Register early for the Day 2 session on “Doing Business with the Federal Government” Super Early Bird Registration is now open. Deep discounts for government employees and Students.

https://www.gulfcoastenergynetwork.org/power-up-puerto-rico/