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Recent News: Act Now to Achieve NIST 800-171 Compliance or Risk Your Ability to Contract with the DOD

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The window of opportunity for achieving compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, which requires the implementation of NIST 800-171 across the DOD supply chain, continues to get smaller as the ability to self-certify is set to expire.

CyberSheath attended the Professional Service Council’s 2019 Federal Acquisition Conference where Special Assistant to DOD’s Assistant Secretary of Defense Acquisition for Cyber Katie Arrington stated clearly that “…cost, schedule, and performance cannot be traded for security.” Security is the foundation of defense acquisition.

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What is DFARS NIST

DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know

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With the Department of Defense (DOD) promising the release of an update to NIST Special Publication 800-171, it is imperative defense contractors understand what DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 Clause is and how noncompliance with the Clause will impact their business.

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Measure Once, Comply Many® — Cybersecurity Compliance As a Natural Outcome of Operational Security

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In today’s digital world, no matter what type of sensitive data you handle, attackers are hard at work developing ways to access it. The rash of high-profile security breaches making headlines every day is clear evidence of the struggle businesses

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