DoD has officially released their parameters for NIST SP 800-171 revision 3 requirements. Defense contractors now have a clear picture of their future compliance requirements and what assessors will ask for under “CMMC 3.0”. But if SP 800-171r3 won't be required for some time, why did the DoD publish their organizationally defined values? In this episode we dive into the basics of “ODPs”, why they matter, and how contractors can leverage them now to future-proof their systems against regulatory updates.
Register for CS2 Reston: https://cs2.cloud/reston
Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
Memo: https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/Resources-Documentation/
ODP Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXfzSo4_F54
Deep Dive w/ Ron Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x37V6fE-ies
171r3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAzYQjLfPY0
7012 Class Deviation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voziZRAMvv4
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What is DFARS 7012?
Most people mistaken believe that their cybersecurity requirements stem from the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC). CMMC is simply a verification program that proves if you have implemented the requirements imposed by DFARS clause 252.204-7012. Ultimately, DFARS clause 252.204-7012 is the center of gravity for all the cybersecurity stuff that comes with being a defense contractor. This week is an important primer on DFARS 7012 because even though it's only 13 paragraphs long, few people take the time to read it closely.
Register for CS2 Reston: https://cs2.cloud/reston
Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
DFARS 7008: https://youtu.be/vgrRGIWboKc?si=TFuX_wYBgfDhNQ8X
DFARS 7012: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7012-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-and-cyber-incident-reporting.
The History of CMMC: https://youtu.be/jbY2irZ1ePg?si=Khw6kLH5JnXfiTs6
7012 Class Deviation: https://youtu.be/voziZRAMvv4?si=2TczM85cISzpd63V
FedRAMP equivalency memo: https://youtu.be/torWNL3U7ZY?si=_tAubFpxJxtqrS6L
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What is DFARS 252.204-7008?
After 100 episodes diving into every possible rabbit hole to help illuminate the bigger picture around CMMC we're starting over at square zero: the “DFARS Cyber Series” of contract clauses. First up: the solicitation provision 252.204-7008. Although 7008 doesn't have the notoriety of it's big brother DFARS 252.204-7012, it is the first domino that triggers the cascade of cybersecurity compliance obligations that ultimately culminate in CMMC assessment.
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Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
DFARS 252.204-7008: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7008-compliance-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-controls.
The 2016 final rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/21/2016-25315/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-network-penetration-reporting-and-contracting-for
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DOJ vs Small Defense Contractors
The Department of Justice finally did it: they went after a small defense contractor for failure to comply with their contractually obligated cybersecurity requirements. This case has it all from fake SPRS scores to whistleblowers getting paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to contractors paying millions in fines. All thanks to the same set of contract clauses in every DoD contract and the same errors committed by the vast majority of defense contractors.
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Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
DOJ press release: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/defense-contractor-morsecorp-inc-agrees-pay-46-million-settle-cybersecurity-fraud
Law firm press release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/morsecorp-agrees-to-pay-4-6-million-to-settle-landmark-cybersecurity-false-claims-act-case-brought-by-whistleblower-law-collaborative-client-302412118.html?tc=eml_cleartime
FCA w/ Stephanie Siegmann: https://youtu.be/d1yweDy2wV4?si=_CgQ3WTV2ynVbEyL
FCA w/ Alex Canizares: https://youtu.be/Tga0krfIrEk?si=oOXG-zvYcV_mGTL2
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March AB Townhall Recap
The Cyber AB is back with their monthly Town Hall meeting which can only mean one thing; Joy is here to co-host the show, and we are gonna break down the information distributed during the meeting. The ecosystem is growing, CMMC is going international, and so much more! Tune in to see what we have to say!
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Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder
Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo
Sum IT Up ‘Canada's CMMC': https://youtu.be/AFe8CeIosYk?si=3Um3sXa1IEoTvAbD
AB Town Halls: https://cyberab.org/News-Events/Town-Halls/Details/march-town-hall
It's difficult to keep up with all of the moving parts that make up the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. It's even more difficult to keep up with the relevant bits and bites that influence CMMC. This weekly podcast sums up the news and developments relevant to CMMC; DFARS and other regulations; and NIST standards such as SP 800-171, SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and others.
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