DOD braces for time, scale needed to modernize defenses against quantum hacking
“We’ve got to think ahead as to what the adversary might be working on and develop algorithms that are there in time to meet the adversary’s ability…
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
DOD planning to use NIST 800-171 as evaluation criteria for contracts prior to CMMC rule
The NIST standards have been part of federal law for contractors for several years, but until now, contracting officers have been "lackadaisical" about enforcing them, said the…
Defense R&D contractors inadequate in protecting sensitive data, IG says
The DOD IG says contracting officers should do a better job compelling contractors to meeting cybersecurity requirements.