Organizations working with the U.S. Department of Defense must comply with DFARS 7012 cybersecurity requirements, which focus on protecting controlled unclassified information. This brief explains how these requirements relate to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework and why cloud service providers must meet FedRAMP Moderate security standards. The document highlights the importance of verifying whether providers have completed independent security assessments through recognized third-party assessment organizations and can provide formal evidence of compliance. It also outlines additional requirements for incident reporting, forensic analysis support, and malware protection. Kiteworks helps organizations meet these obligations through established certifications su

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