Pentagon seeks to align cybersecurity initiatives through moving CMMC program to DOD CIO

By Sara Friedman / February 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM
The Pentagon's decision to move the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is part of an effort to align cybersecurity initiatives across the department, according to DOD CIO John Sherman. "I'd like to highlight the great work by [acquisition and sustainment] to establish the CMMC program. As we realign responsibility for the program, it's important to note that we will continue to work closely with A&S on this program,” Sherman said in a release on Wednesday. “The CMMC team, led by...

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