Defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information must meet strict cybersecurity requirements defined in DFARS 252.204-7012 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). These frameworks require organizations using external cloud service providers to ensure those providers meet security standards equivalent to the FedRAMP Moderate baseline. The brief explains that equivalency requires verified third-party assessments, full compliance with FedRAMP security controls, and documented evidence such as system security plans, assessment reports, and remediation plans. Organizations must also demonstrate incident reporting capabilities, malware protection, forensic readiness, and secure media handling. Kiteworks helps contractors satisfy these requirements through FedRA

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