In today’s interconnected world, protecting the defense industrial base is more critical than ever. As digital vulnerabilities evolve into real-world threats, contractors working with the Department of Defense (DOD) must understand that cybersecurity isn’t just a contractual obligation—it’s a cornerstone […]
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Starting the journey toward compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, or CMMC standards can be challenging, especially when it comes to identifying and securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). For defense contractors, CUI handling isn’t just an internal responsibility; it’s
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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program is in the home stretch. The final rule has been cleared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and is headed to Congress for imminent implementation. At the fourth annual CMMC CON,
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In an era when digital vulnerabilities can translate into real-world threats, the security of our nation’s defense industrial base has never been more critical. Many contractors that work with the Department of Defense overlook this aspect of their responsibilities. Security
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Cyberattacks aren’t always brute-force campaigns that take down companies’ systems without a trace. One recent case involved military contractors who fell for spearphishing emails and fake social media profiles set up by Iranian state-sponsored hackers. Bad actors can infiltrate networks
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As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 rollout approaches, defense contractors are scrambling to understand and implement the necessary controls. If you’re starting from scratch, achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance may be a daunting task. Join CMMC CON 2024:
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Mastering the request for proposal (RFP) process is critical in defense contracting. It’s a detail-oriented task for any business, even more so for companies that need to comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. So, what do proposal managers
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Most of the defense industrial base (DIB) consists of small businesses that face the same threats as large tech companies: state-sponsored attacks from America’s adversaries. The DIB often mistakenly assumes that its line of work isn’t attractive to hackers. With
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Defense contractors are focused on their core business objectives and often overlook their responsibility to protect sensitive military data when contracting with the Department of Defense (DOD). It’s easy to take the “no one’s coming for us” mentality, but the
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The long-awaited moment has arrived. On June 27, the Department of Defense (DOD) submitted the final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). This marks the final step in a years-long
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