Pentagon memo to kick off voluntary assessments under upcoming cyber certification program

The Defense Department is getting closer to finalizing details on the process for contractors to obtain a CMMC certification ahead of the formal program launch in May 2023, which will include a memo from Pentagon officials to establish a “joint surveillance program” where assessment organizations and DOD officials work together to complete voluntary examinations.

DOD announced in November a revamp of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program following an internal review and teased the creation of incentives to encourage...