The Pentagon’s proposed rule to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program details the role, expectations and tasks for the accreditation body responsible for building out on the major Defense Department initiative's assessment ecosystem. “There is only one Accreditation Body for the DOD CMMC Program at any given time, and its primary mission is to authorize and accredit the" certified third-party assessment organizations, DOD says in the proposed rule issued on Dec. 26. DOD signed a no-cost contract with the...