The US Department of Defense (DoD) took the next step in implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program on August 15, 2024, when it issued a Proposed Rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition...more
In this series of articles, we explore the different certification requirements of CMMC Levels 1, 2 and 3; the impact on contractors and external service providers; and proposed next steps...
On December 26, 2023, the US...more
4/26/2024
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In this series of articles, we explore the different certification requirements of CMMC Levels 1, 2 and 3; the impact on contractors and external service providers; and proposed next steps...
On December 26, 2023, the US...more
In this series of articles, we explore the different certification requirements of CMMC Level 1, 2 and 3, the impact on contractors and external service providers, and proposed next steps...
On December 26, 2023, the US...more
1/9/2024
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On December 26, 2023, the US Department of Defense (DoD) published its long-awaited proposed rule codifying the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The proposed CMMC rule will apply to all DoD...more
12/29/2023
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Critical infrastructure and essential services in the United States—especially small or rural service providers—are highly vulnerable to disruptions from cyber attacks. Given the ever-growing need for cybersecurity services...more
Security Schedules, Privacy Addenda, TOMs, DPAs—whatever you call them, privacy and cybersecurity contract terms have exploded in prevalence in recent years, bringing with them new importance that can lead to difficult and...more
6/10/2022
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Standard, everyday appliances like dishwashers and ovens, and necessary devices such as lights and thermostats, are increasingly likely to be Wi-Fi enabled, allowing them to send and receive data. These objects are widely...more
On January 30, the US Department of Defense (DoD) released version 1.0 of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, which will require DoD contractors and subcontractors to obtain third-party...more
2/4/2020
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