ISACA San Diego Workshop: CMMC Compliance - The Tale of Two Contractors

Join us for a special online presentation by chapter leaders Chad Coalier and, Alexander Neff, along with Anthony La Scala, and other special guests covering CMMC architecture in the Microsoft Azure technology stack.

The presentation will cover:

• CMMC: Genesis and Evolution
• Audit Readiness
• Audit Process
• Panel Discussion
• The Tale of Two Contractors
  Contractor 1: Deficient Security
  Contractor 2: Well Architected Security: Cloud Enablement

SPEAKERS:

• Chad Coalier - Security Solutions and Cloud Architect
  Chad is a seasoned Cloud and Security Architect with a specialization in Azure and a fervent passion for cloud and security technologies. With over 20 years of experience, Chad has demonstrated expertise in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and IT operations, consistently delivering secure and scalable solutions that align with business objectives.In his recent role as a Solutions Architect at Security Cloud Consulting in San Diego, California (June 2024 – Present), Chad has been instrumental in client-facing engagements encompassing security, operations, and cloud architecture. He developed a comprehensive cloud migration roadmap to assist clients in complying with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.Prior to this, Chad served as the CIO and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Nan McKay & Associates in San Diego, California. In this capacity, he architected the development and operations of seven large state-level NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant COVID-relief programs utilizing the Azure cloud platform. Before joining Nan McKay & Associates, Chad was the Director of Software Products/Chief Information Architect at Learning Evolution in San Diego, California, where he directed strategic initiatives aimed at developing software products and enhancing internal technological capabilities for an early-stage education startup.Visit Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadcoalier/
  
• Alex Neff - Sr. Director of Information Security and Compliance at Faro Health, Inc.
  Alex Neff operates as a change agent in security and has led information security programs across heavily regulated private and public sector organizations for the past 15 years. Government, Healthcare and Financial have been verticals where Alex has shown his expertise and led organizations to shift security and compliance from a checkbox to a competitive advantage. Alex currently is leading information security and IT for Pharma SaaS startup Faro Health and serves on the board of the San Diego chapter of ISACA.Alex developed the cloud computing track of courses at the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in a partnership with AWS to bring real-world experience to students in the IT Bachelor's and Master's programs. Alex has been awarded the Fulton Schools of Engineering Top 5% Teaching Recognition Award as voted on by students and continues to teach classes focusing on security, operations, architecture, data engineering and machine learning in the cloud. Visit Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderaneff/
  
• Anthony La Scala - Technical Evangelist
  Anthony La Scala is an experienced leader in the IT and cybersecurity industry. His leadership style is relationship-based and grounded in years of experience in the IT/cybersecurity space. Anthony’s drive and curiosity is fueled by the idea that technology and cybersecurity is constantly evolving and progressing. Anthony takes a pragmatic approach to consulting executives on the future-state of their IT infrastructure and security. He takes deeply technical and detailed information and explains it through a macro-scale lens and uses that information to help executives plan for growth and scaling of their business. Through his experience in the IT/cybersecurity industry, Anthony has consulted with more than 50 companies on IT and security best practices and helped clients keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape. He has created and delivered hundreds of technology business roadmaps for clients and was a sought-after cybersecurity consultant with FIT Solutions, LLC, and Infracore, LLC. Recently changing trajectories, Anthony is joining SentinelOne as a Technical Evangelist and thought leader. In this role, Anthony is focused on expanding global understanding of cybersecurity principles and threats. Visit Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-lascala-cissp/
  
• Brian Estep – Senior Technical Director, BME Industries | Principal Security Consultant
  Brian Estep is a cybersecurity and cloud architecture leader with over 20 years of experience designing, securing, and optimizing complex IT environments. As Senior Technical Director at BME Industries, a Microsoft Gold Partner, he leads strategic initiatives spanning cloud infrastructure, scalable architectures, and compliance automation; helping clients align with regulatory standards and best practices including CMMC, HITECH, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53.In parallel, Brian works independently as a Principal Security Consultant for Fortune 1000 enterprises, startups, and leading vendors such as CrowdStrike, Elasticsearch, F5, Imperva, and Palo Alto Networks. His consulting engagements often focus on post-breach recovery, secure re-architecture, and the deployment of resilient systems in high-stakes compliance scenarios.Brian has earned and held numerous industry certifications, including CISSP, Azure Solutions Expert, and a suite of advanced GIAC credentials, such as SANS GIAC Security Expert (GSE), GCFW, GPPA, GCIA, GCIH, and GSEC. For over 15 years, he has contributed to the security community as a SANS Instructor, Mentor, Gold Advisor, Course Reviewer, and Question Bank Author.With deep operational roots and his "always looking for a good challenge" mindset, Brian consistently bridges the gap between innovation and rigor. He brings a pragmatic yet forward-thinking approach to build secure, scalable, and standards-aligned solutions that meet the demands of today’s evolving threat landscape.Visit Brian on LinkedIn:
• Yuri Risovanny - Chief Executive Officer at Connetic, a premier San Diego-based Managed Service Provider
  Yuri leads a team of IT professionals and cybersecurity experts at Connetic, supporting more than 70 organizations across a wide range of industries. With over 25 years of experience in both outsourced and corporate IT, he has delivered technical expertise and support services to private and public companies, with a strong focus on life sciences, biotechnology, and professional services.
  With deep expertise in the MSP space, Yuri helps organizations — particularly those in regulated sectors such as finance and healthcare — navigate complex compliance frameworks, including the FTC Safeguards Rule, HIPAA, NIST 800-171, and CMMC. His work spans crafting comprehensive cybersecurity policies, implementing modern security solutions, and developing scalable compliance strategies. He has led and participated in numerous cybersecurity audits, penetration tests, and business alignment engagements in regulated environments. Yuri brings a blend of technical proficiency and business insight, guiding clients through challenges such as cloud migration, data protection, and IT function management.
  Visit Yuri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuri-risovanny/

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