The US Department of Defense announces a new Cybersecurity Certification Program

The Department of Defense recently announced a Cyber Security Maturity Model Certification Program on the US Department of Defense website. 

The aim of this new program is to ensure adherence to federal contracting information. Listed below are the main advantages of the certification: 

• Safeguarding sensitive information to enable and protect the warfighter
• Enforcing DIB cybersecurity standards to meet evolving threats
• Ensuring accountability while minimizing barriers to compliance with DoD requirements
• Perpetuating a collaborative culture of cybersecurity and cyber resilience
• Maintaining public trust through high professional and ethical standards

The Department of Defense has devoted considerable time and resources to this project. Businesses within the defense industrial base are encouraged to assess their alignment with current security standards. 

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