Inside Cybersecurity, March 30, 2020. Technology groups including BSA | The Software Alliance are urging the Defense Department to consider changes in the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to help companies better understand the requirements and certification process. Read more

Federal News Network, March 27, 2020. On the heels of the official launch of the Defense Department’s cybersecurity maturity model certification effort, six industry associations are warning that without more clarity, the initiative could falter. Read more

FedScoop, March 27, 2020. A coalition of technology trade associations, including BSA, is concerned with the rollout of the Department of Defense’s new cybersecurity standards and certification process, stressing in a letter that DOD needs to clarify gaps in how the industry will need to prepare for the new model. Read more

Nextgov, March 27, 2020. The Defense Department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification initiative could have the opposite of its desired effect and create security risks, major companies including BSA said in a letter to top Pentagon officials. Read more