In August 2024, The Department of Defense (DoD) released a proposed amendment to the Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) – which provides acquisition policies and procedures for the DoD – that would require a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to become a required part of the DoD’s contracting process. The CMMC program is a
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Amazon Offers a “Quickstart Package” for Compliance with DOD’s CMMC
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Amazon has announced that it has developed and is offering a “CMMC Quickstart Package” to help contractors comply with the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) required for contractors to enter into contracts with DOD.
According to an Amazon spokesman, Amazon Web Services (AWS) will be releasing a responsibility guide that “lists…
Department of Defense Subcontractors: Cybersecurity Compliance is Top Priority
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The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment has been on a fast track mission to shore up the cybersecurity measures of defense contractors and the supply chain to the Department of Defense (DOD). It is in the process of developing a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirement for those vendors.…