The ongoing use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in combat has underscored the urgent need for the Department of Defense (DoD) to bolster its Counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities.
On December 5, 2024, DoD unveiled a...more
Less than 10 months after the issuance of its proposed rule, DoD has issued this final rule establishing the CMMC program.
DoD’s issuance of the final rule demonstrates the government’s continued commitment to...more
The DoD takes yet another step towards full implementation of CMMC 2.0.
The proposed rule aims to implement many of the aspects of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program by amending the Department of...more
The proposed rule requires contractors to make annual affirmations regarding their cybersecurity maturity, thus increasing their risk of False Claims Act Liability.
The proposed rule allows for limited use of Plans of...more
1/19/2024
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The Department of Homeland Security amended its regulations due to the urgent need to protect Controlled Unclassified Information.
On June 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) issued a final...more
7/21/2023
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Artificial intelligence wins big in President Biden’s FY 2024 budget request with billions in new funding proposed for AI-related research, hardware, software and services at the departments of Defense, Energy, Homeland...more
5/8/2023
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The Department of Defense has announced plans to suspend its current CMMC program and replace it with a streamlined process for achieving government contract cybersecurity compliance through “CMMC 2.0.”
The DoD announced...more
The legislation would require all federal contractors to report potential and actual cybersecurity incidents to the Department of Homeland Security.
The Act would impose a 24-hour reporting requirement on federal...more
7/28/2021
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Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Federal Contractors ,
FOIA ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
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In this election cycle, technology and internet policy is a persistent factor across multiple issue areas. With implications for national security, economic equality, infrastructure and market regulation, the next...more
11/4/2020
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The DoD clarifies its expectation for full compliance to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) residing on Contractor Systems from cyber incidents.
A defense contractor’s updated and current System Security...more
12/21/2017
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Cyber Threats ,
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