The interim rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification was posted in the Federal Register on Sept. 29, opening a public comment period for the amended regulation, which is scheduled to become effective November 30. […]

The new cybersecurity standard for contractors in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chain ecosystem is soon to have regulatory backing, according to Katie Arrington, CISO for Acquisition and Sustainment at the DoD. […]

In 2015, Defense Department (DoD) contractors that handle sensitive DoD information were given extra time to comply with new department cybersecurity regulations. That grace period now is up, and companies must meet these requirements in 2018. […]