CMMC 2.0

How election years affect federal contracting

Election years tend to dampen contracting. If an incumbent loses re-election, policy shifts and new people can put contracts on hold.

Contracting

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Get ready for that proposed rule on defense contractor cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

CIRCIA, CMMC inch closer with rulemaking marathons nearing crucial stage

Cybersecurity

CMMC: What does it mean for government contractors?

Off the Shelf

cybersecurity maturity model certification

Big questions continue to swirl around CMMC in 2023

Acquisition Policy

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The latest DoD attempt at improving contractor cybersecurity runs into a buzz saw

Cybersecurity

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Cyber accreditation body says key CMMC document to face changes

Cybersecurity

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

DHS eyes plan to use self-assessments to evaluate contractor cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

CMMC set for trial run, but criticism abounds for highly anticipated ‘CAP’ document

Defense News

The early bird gets the bid: How staying ahead of CMMC 2.0 helps contractors succeed

Commentary

Pentagon ‘endorses’ reciprocity for CMMC, FedRAMP requirements

Defense

Cross-agency working group reviewing gaps in federal cybersecurity capabilities

The General Services Administration wants to ensure government-wide contracts have cybersecurity requirements baked in from the start.

Cybersecurity

CMMC Accreditation Body looks ahead to voluntary assessments, growing ‘ecosystem’

The CMMC AB is gearing up for voluntary assessments and is also looking to recruit more cybersecurity assessors, but the timeline for CMMC remains as unclear…

Defense News

Defense industrial base competitiveness report irked some services contractors

Defense

Last week’s report from the Pentagon on defense industrial base competitiveness didn’t sit well with services contractors.