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New Cybersecurity Regulations ‘On Track’ Despite Virus

New Cybersecurity Regulations ‘On Track’ Despite Virus

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“NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE”

“Katie Arrington, chief information security officer at the office of the undersecretary of defense acquisition, said CMMC is still on track despite hurdles created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has roiled the world.

“We are on track, but we’re having to retool some of the training because the actual inspections … [do] have to…

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Amid COVID-19 DOD Weighing Security And Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Controls

Amid COVID-19 DOD Weighing Security And Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Controls

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“DEFENSE SYSTEMS“

OTAs are meant to speed the government buying process and allow DOD to buy new capabilities faster by allowing officials to sidestep competitive bidding in certain cases.

Rapid acquisitions for prototypes and experimental technology will be subject to the Defense Department’s unified cybersecurity…

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Prepare For Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Prepare For Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

“FCW“

“CMMC is going to be law of the land. CMMC requirements will begin showing up in presolicitation documents around June 2020, and in the corresponding requests for proposals in September.“

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“It’s a new year — and a new cybersecurity regime for vendors working on defense contracts is coming.

The…

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Microsoft And HP Foundation Launching Nonprofit "Cyber Peace Institute"

Microsoft And HP Foundation Launching Nonprofit “Cyber Peace Institute”

“CYBERSCOOP“

“Microsoft and the Hewlett Foundation are preparing to launch a nonprofit organization dedicated to exposing the details of harmful cyberattacks and providing assistance to victims in an effort to highlight their costs, CyberScoop has learned.“

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“Known to its organizers as the “Cyber Peace…

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DoD Unveils New Cyber Security Certification Model For Contractors

DoD Unveils New Cyber Security Certification Model For Contractors

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“FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK“

“The Defense Department sees its new certification model, which it unveiled to the public this week, as a way to more quickly bring its entire industrial base up to date with best cybersecurity practices.

Every Defense contract will use this scale to determine whether companies are allowed to bid. “

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