Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- DoD Issues Final Rule for DIB Cybersecurity Program
- Final rule expands eligibility criteria for DIB companies to participate
The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a final rule for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity Program, expanding the eligibility criteria for defense contractors to participate in the program. The program aims to enhance cybersecurity threat intelligence sharing between the DoD and private sector firms, with the goal of reducing the impact of cyber threats on DIB networks and preserving national security and economic vitality.
Full Article:
The DoD’s final rule for the DIB Cybersecurity Program includes revisions to the eligibility criteria, allowing all defense contractors with unclassified information systems processing, storing, or transmitting covered defense information to participate in the program. This expansion is intended to improve the ability of companies to protect DoD information on their systems.
The revisions will take effect on April 11, following public feedback on the proposed rule. The DIB Cybersecurity Program is part of a broader effort by the DoD to enhance information protection within the DIB, through information sharing, security partnerships, risk management programs, and resource optimization.
Deputy director of the DIB Operations Directorate, Diedra Padgett, highlighted the importance of reducing cyber risk and strengthening cybersecurity through the program. The DoD’s focus on mitigating cyber threats targeting defense contractors aligns with its goal of safeguarding warfighting capabilities and national security interests.
The final rule represents a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity resilience in the defense industrial base. By encouraging defense contractors to share cyber threat indicators with the DoD, the program aims to bolster the overall cybersecurity posture of the DIB and protect critical information and systems.
Overall, the DoD’s issuance of the final rule underscores its commitment to enhancing information security within the DIB and strengthening collaboration between the government and private sector entities. As cyber threats continue to evolve, initiatives like the DIB Cybersecurity Program play a vital role in safeguarding national security and economic interests.
