National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Archives

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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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…

Sep 21, 2022 By Billy Mitchell

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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.

Feb 24, 2022 By Billy Mitchell