DoD has officially released their parameters for NIST SP 800-171 revision 3 requirements. Defense contractors now have a clear picture of their future compliance requirements and what assessors will ask for under “CMMC 3.0”. But if SP 800-171r3 won't be required for some time, why did the DoD publish their organizationally defined values? In this episode we dive into the basics of “ODPs”, why they matter, and how contractors can leverage them now to future-proof their systems against regulatory updates.

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Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder

Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo

Memo: https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/Resources-Documentation/

ODP Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXfzSo4_F54

Deep Dive w/ Ron Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x37V6fE-ies

171r3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAzYQjLfPY0

7012 Class Deviation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voziZRAMvv4

Most people mistaken believe that their cybersecurity requirements stem from the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC). CMMC is simply a verification program that proves if you have implemented the requirements imposed by DFARS clause 252.204-7012. Ultimately, DFARS clause 252.204-7012 is the center of gravity for all the cybersecurity stuff that comes with being a defense contractor. This week is an important primer on DFARS 7012 because even though it's only 13 paragraphs long, few people take the time to read it closely.

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DFARS 7008: https://youtu.be/vgrRGIWboKc?si=TFuX_wYBgfDhNQ8X

DFARS 7012: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7012-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-and-cyber-incident-reporting.

The History of CMMC: https://youtu.be/jbY2irZ1ePg?si=Khw6kLH5JnXfiTs6

7012 Class Deviation: https://youtu.be/voziZRAMvv4?si=2TczM85cISzpd63V

FedRAMP equivalency memo: https://youtu.be/torWNL3U7ZY?si=_tAubFpxJxtqrS6L

After 100 episodes diving into every possible rabbit hole to help illuminate the bigger picture around CMMC we're starting over at square zero: the “DFARS Cyber Series” of contract clauses. First up: the solicitation provision 252.204-7008. Although 7008 doesn't have the notoriety of it's big brother DFARS 252.204-7012, it is the first domino that triggers the cascade of cybersecurity compliance obligations that ultimately culminate in CMMC assessment.

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DFARS 252.204-7008: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7008-compliance-safeguarding-covered-defense-information-controls.

The 2016 final rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/10/21/2016-25315/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-network-penetration-reporting-and-contracting-for