
As the Pentagon moves forward with the rebooted version of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) effort, the department has shifted responsibility for the program from its acquisition and sustainment (A&S) office to the office of the chief information officer. The department said the move to realign CMMC 2.0 with the CIO’s office is intended to “consolidate industry-related cybersecurity programs under common leadership and direction” as it pursues implementation of the future cyber security contracting standards. "I'd like to highlight…