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The journey of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program has been one of dedication, public-private collaboration, and relentless effort to secure the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The recent publication of the final CMMC rule by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) marks a significant milestone in this ongoing mission and provides a case study for the benefits of public-private [...]
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Section 5949 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 represents one of the most comprehensive supply chain restrictions applied to U.S. government contracts. This section prohibits the government from directly buying or using semiconductors鈥攚hich are necessary to power everything from computers to cars鈥攆rom certain Chinese companies (and potentially other yet-to-be-named [...]
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The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a critical cloud technology security program that aims to reduce acquisition processing times, inconsistencies, and duplications across federal agencies. Recently, the General Services Administration (GSA) released a draft framework to reform FedRAMP that is designed to fast track authorization of critical and emerging technologies [...]
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On October 23, the Biden Administration鈥檚 final guidance on applying Build America, Buy America requirements for infrastructure projects that receive federal financial assistance will go into effect. These rules aim to clarify what makes a U.S.-made product for the purposes of participating in the administration鈥檚 ambitious infrastructure agenda 鈥� an agenda that includes significant investments the [...]
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In 2021, the U.S. Congress passed a landmark piece of legislation, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which took a critical step towards modernizing state, local, tribal, and territorial governments鈥� information technology (IT) systems. For the first time in history, this law aimed to ensure dedicated investments in key areas of state and tribal governments鈥� cybersecurity. As state [...]
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Recent reporting indicates that the Biden Administration is gearing up for a pivotal push to modernize federal IT infrastructure in accordance with Secure by Design principles, which reflect this administration鈥檚 consistent focus and ambitious goals with respect to federal IT modernization. Some of those efforts over the last two years have included: Executive Order 14028 tied IT Modernization to Zero [...]
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On March 16, 91pro视频 filed comments to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recommending methods effectively implement Sec. 5949 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023--a major provision that restricts the federal government from buying electronic equipment that contains semiconductors made from three identified Chinese manufacturers. As the premier global tech trade association, [...]
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In its Zero Trust Strategy, the Department of Defense (DoD) envisions a scalable, resilient, auditable, and defendable environment centered on securing and protecting its systems in cyberspace. Adopting modern computing, storage, and network solutions enhances the Department鈥檚 capacity to perform its mission. Cloud computing can produce scalable insights in real time that can be leveraged for continuous [...]
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The U.S. federal policy landscape has become increasingly intertwined with the products and services the U.S. government needs to operate. Today鈥檚 federal contracting officers must specialize in negotiating contract terms and conditions, but also award contracts that facilitate important socioeconomic, cybersecurity, public health, sustainability, and other government-wide policy priorities. While [...]
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The U.S. government marks October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month to celebrate the year-round work of countless dedicated civil servants to strengthen the security of the United States. Many of 91pro视频鈥檚 members proudly partner with the federal government to provide innovative information and communication technologies and services that help agencies deliver their mission. The secure and effective delivery [...]
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