HORTON IT ENTERPRISES
Useful guidance, a place to exchange ideas, and upcoming opportunities to learn.
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CYBER AWARENESS, IN COMICSMeet Cyber Defender →Follow our hero through fictional threats and practical lessons.
01 / USEFUL LINKS
Start with official sources for cybersecurity, AI risk and government-contract requirements. Your applicable obligations depend on your contract, information handled and business activities. Check the current CMMC program announcements and the clauses in your solicitation; a single certification level is not required for every contractor.
A framework for understanding and managing cybersecurity risk.
GuideNIST small-business guide ↗Practical starting points for building a cybersecurity program.
Tools & guidanceCISA business resources ↗Security guidance and tools for small and medium-sized organizations.
Contract clauseFAR 52.204-21 ↗The federal contract clause covering basic safeguards for covered systems.
Contract clauseDFARS 252.204-7012 ↗Defense-information protection and cyber-incident reporting obligations.
Official guidanceCMMC program updates ↗Current implementation announcements and official program information.
Assessment guidesCMMC assessment resources ↗Level 1 and Level 2 scoping and assessment materials.
Virginia lawVirginia privacy-law scope ↗Check when the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act applies.
Virginia lawVirginia consumer privacy rights ↗Read the rights provided by the Virginia privacy statute.
AI frameworkNIST AI Risk Management Framework ↗Voluntary guidance for managing risks when developing or using AI.
Supplier resourceseVA supplier resources ↗Virginia procurement information and supplier training.
02 / COMMUNITY
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03 / LEARNING CALENDAR
Explore scheduled webinars, seminars and workshops. Calendar windows use Eastern Time and include today. Listings reviewed Sep 26, 2026; confirm times, availability and fees with the organizer.
Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026 · 2 listed events
Sessions on eVA, IT and contract administration. Separately offered recorded access is not a live webinar.
Virginia Department of General Services
View event & registration details ↗Practical workflows for planning, writing and producing business content with AI tools.
Missouri SBDC at UMKC · SBA listing
View event & registration details ↗Find more training: SBA events · Virginia APEX · eVA supplier resources