Pentagon-backed industry groups seek broader input on cyber certification accreditation body

By Rick Weber / December 20, 2019 at 10:39 AM
Industry-based working groups backed by the Pentagon are seeking broader input on developing an accreditation body for certifying third-party cybersecurity assessments of defense contractors, as Defense Department officials race forward with plans to sign an agreement next month with the private sector on oversight of the landmark certification program. DOD acquisition officials met this week -- the third time in a month -- with the leaders of seven working groups formed to hash out the details of a memorandum of...

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