If you are a contractor or subcontractor working with the Department of Defense (DoD), you’ve probably heard of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The CMMC initiative aims to enhance the cybersecurity posture of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by requiring all contractors to meet certain standards and practices based on the type and sensitivity […]
On November 4, the Defense Department announced significant changes to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program with plans to eliminate third-party certifications for the lowest level of assessment, add a method for resolving assessment issues, and initiate new rulemaking efforts, among other changes. CMMC 2.0 maintains the program’s original goal of protecting sensitive information […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Accreditation Body held a Town Hall Apr. 27 to present updates on the progress of the CMMC roll-out and some insight into the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) assessments. The CMMC-AB’s recently appointed CEO Matt Travis kicked off the virtual event. Travis talked about importance of the […]
Ardalyst started with two people who understand a fundamental truth – diversity in thought, perspective, and experience helps organizations thrive. As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we’re focusing here on gender diversity with a message near and dear to the heart of Ardalyst: Empowering, employing and supporting women in cybersecurity is a […]
The National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST) has published a supplement to Special Publication (SP) 800-171 outlining requirements for a non-federal organization to develop a cyber program that is resilient against state-sponsored hackers. NIST SP 800-172, “Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information,” offers additional recommendations for defending controlled unclassified information (CUI) against advanced persistent […]
Microsoft published a slew of informational blogs today, and we’ve aggregated them below. Check out all the great work they’re doing and information they’re sharing for the defense industry. Accelerating Department of Defense mission workloads with Azure | Azure Blog and Updates | Microsoft Azure – By Eric Brown – As the Azure engineering team continues […]
As the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has come online and continued to evolve, many more defense contractors have been seeking help in understanding new requirements and ensuring they gain the necessary level of compliance to bid on DoD contracts in the future. These companies are facing increasing pressure from the U.S. government to prove they are […]
The OUSD (A&S) team and CMMC Accreditation Body hosted a virtual town hall meeting Jan. 26 to review CMMC and DFARS requirements and provide updates. Below, the Ardalyst team has provided a summary of the updated information released. 1. The DoD is initiating its CMMC pilot program for FY21. 2. The notional timeline the DoD […]
Ardalyst announced today it has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Provider Organization (RPO) certification. This new achievement fortifies the company’s position as the leader in CMMC compliance solutions and services meant to eliminate theft of intellectual property and sensitive information across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. “The RPO […]
This week the DoD released the interim final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and added details that may have immediate effects. It is outlined in an 89-page notice in the federal register published yesterday (Sept 29) entitled “Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041).” What […]