Pentagon cyber certification program faces scrutiny on Capitol Hill over accreditation body activities

Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), a cybersecurity leader in Congress, says he is monitoring the Defense Department’s work to “operationalize” the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, which is facing criticism over the rollout of the accreditation process for assessors.

The independent authority designated by the Pentagon to oversee the accreditation of assessors saw a significant change in leadership last week with the departures of CMMC Accreditation Body chair Ty Schieber and communications chair Mark Berman.

Their resignations were confirmed one week...