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Day 33: DIBCAC—The DoW’s Deep Dive for Level 3 Contractors

Written by Valeo Networks | Oct 8, 2025 3:10:00 PM

If your contract requires CMMC Level 3, you’re not just facing a third-party audit, you’re facing DIBCAC.

The Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) is a DoW-led team that conducts Level 3 evaluations. These assessments go far beyond basic compliance; they’re deep technical reviews of your entire cybersecurity posture.

What DIBCAC Evaluates

  • NIST SP 800-172 controls
  • Insider threat programs
  • Zero trust architecture
  • System architecture and documentation

Why It Matters

  • DIBCAC assessments are government-led
  • Required for Level 3 contracts
  • Involve rigorous, high-security validation

How Valeo Networks Helps

We help you:

  • Understand DIBCAC protocols
  • Implement NIST SP 800-172 controls
  • Prepare documentation and system architecture
  • Conduct mock reviews and readiness assessments

CMMC Level 3 is serious, prepare with experts.

📧 Contact: Jim Gast – jim@valeonetworks.com
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