It builds on cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 800-171, ensuring that defense contractors follow strict security protocols to protect sensitive government data.

Value-driven AI is now a strategic imperative, central to modern security toolkits. With disciplined governance and clear ...

The CMMC program is a core component of the 2024 Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Strategy, reinforcing the DoD’s commitment to securing U.S. defense operations. This new certification standard, ...

Borne from documented deficiencies in the implementation of DoD-mandated security controls throughout the defense supply chain, the new CMMC program is a verification requirement to ensure ...

The Defense Department is on track to implement its zero trust cybersecurity framework by the end of fiscal year 2027, senior Pentagon information technology officials said this week. By Homeland ...

A new Pentagon directive specifically calls for leveraging existing programs such as CMMC to identify and eliminate risks in DOD systems.

DoD also highlighted the importance of the “Enduring Security Framework” which is a public-private cooperative comprised of DoD and the DIB that was established to work on shared cybersecurity ...

Get to know David McKeown, DOD CIO special assistant for cybersecurity innovation, and his achievements leading to his 2025 Wash100 Award win.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and regulatory requirements more stringent, companies, especially mid-market, must take a proactive approach to security. Choosing the right ...