As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program inches closer to reality, DoD prepares defense industrial base for compliance requirements.

Richard Beutel, a senior researcher for the Baroni Center for Government Contracting, explains the concerns about a new White House cyber proposal.

“This idea of compartmentalization has a realization by breaking systems up into small pieces,” said Howard Strobe.

“I think the companies have been quite cautious and quite aware of the potential of people to misuse what is a very powerful technology,” said Neil Chilson.

DoD will rely on existing commercial networks “to the maximum extent possible,” but in some cases, will need to run its own 5G infrastructure.

The massive convergence of cyber and physical systems has prompted the need for a framework based on engineering principles, the NIST fellow says.

Modernizing space programs while maintaining operations is one of the most challenging things, and rings true for the U.S. Space Force.

Citing productivity increases, O’Malley defended SSA telework levels, but urged more resources to support staff and improve customer service.