Looking ahead, there are two things emerging as it relates to requirements that will have implications for supply chain risk management (SCRM) in the defense industrial base (DIB). To understand how to proceed with SCRM, it’s important to first gain […]
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Compliance and cybersecurity are constantly evolving. Recently a shift has occurred with the concept of supply chain risk management (SCRM) as a set of requirements across many cybersecurity frameworks—in particular, NIST 800-171 as it applies to the defense industrial base—gaining
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Outsourcing any aspect of your business can be a daunting task—so it’s understandable that business owners and stakeholders may have concerns about letting another entity assume some responsibilities. Why should you rely on an outside resource for management of your
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The first CMMC Level 2 certification requirement is officially live on SAM.gov in a draft section L and M, in anticipation of the final rule’s implementation on December 16th. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for the Defense Industrial Base
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Several notable cyberattacks on critical infrastructure organizations this year highlighted the importance of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) taking security seriously. Even if any DIB contractors wanted to resist, their time has run out. In October, the Department of Defense
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If you’ve taken the first steps of identifying and securing your controlled unclassified information (CUI), it’s time to get ready for your CMMC compliance audit. At CyberSheath, we have created a three-piece model, where each component is critical to your
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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 global cybersecurity compliance isn’t just a contractual obligation—it’s
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In today’s increasingly dangerous threat landscape, government contractors face continuous cyberattacks from hostile nation states. To protect sensitive data, the Department of Defense (DOD) has prioritized cybersecurity by rolling out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. This new standard
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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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Securing the defense industrial base (DIB) from escalating cybersecurity threats is essential as adversaries become more sophisticated. Bailey Bickley, Chief of DIB Defense at the NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (CCC), recently shared at CMMC CON 2024 insights and resources available
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