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Tech Industry Groups Express Concerns With Pentagon’s New CMMC Cyber Standards

Tech Industry Groups Express Concerns With Pentagon’s New CMMC Cyber Standards
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M. Lord, Kevin Faheny and Katie Arrington hold a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2020. (DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee)

A group of technology industry groups have raised concerns with the Pentagon’s new cyber security contracting standards, offering recommendations aimed at ensuring the department avoids limiting competition and reducing access to new capabilities. The six groups are specifically seeking to improve the implementation, administration and enforcement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), which is set to roll out this summer in 10 programs before being included in all contracts starting in 2026.  “We are concerned that current plans for…

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