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The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.204-7012 was introduced by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in 2015 to strengthen the cybersecurity standards within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). This regulation applies to supply chain contractors and organizations working with sensitive defense information.
Alignment with NIST SP 800-171:
DFARS Clause 252.204-7012 is based on the 110 cybersecurity controls outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171. These controls are designed to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from cybersecurity threats.
Transition from Voluntary to Mandatory:
When first introduced, DFARS compliance was voluntary, giving contractors time to align their operations with the new requirements. However, it is now a mandatory standard for all DoD contractors.
CMMC Evolution:
By 2019, many contractors were still not compliant with DFARS requirements. This widespread non-compliance highlighted the need for a more robust and enforceable framework, leading to the development and introduction of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0.
Widespread Adoption:
DFARS Clause 252.204-7012 is now embedded in over one million prime and subcontracts. Contractors working on these contracts must demonstrate compliance to remain eligible for DoD projects.
By establishing clear cybersecurity requirements, DFARS ensures that contractors and subcontractors in the DIB are better equipped to safeguard sensitive information, thereby strengthening the overall security of the nation’s defense supply chain.
Between 2019 and 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released and revised the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to supplement and, in some cases, replace DFARS. While both frameworks share common goals, they have key differences.
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A maturity model that certifies and standardizes cybersecurity practices across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
A Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program that standardizes security for cloud service offerings.
Defines security requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Establishes basic security safeguards for federal contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Provides advanced security requirements for enhanced protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The Department of Defense’s Acquisition Regulations, mandatory for all contractors engaging with the DoD.
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