A perspective on a speech given by the UK defense secretary on the need for the UK defense industry to adopt approaches to resilience and an approach for co-development and co-production capabilities. That raises the question of cybersecurity and the…
We are waiting for the DoD and U.S Federal Government to release DFARS 252.204-7021 formally and FAR part 32 and DFARS part 48. In response to the extended time line for CMMC the DoD has released the enclosed 2 page…
Export controls are no doubt a strength for a country like the UK trading with the U.S. But one has to ask about cybersecurity and the role of U.S DFARS cyber regulation for the Defense Industry. Cybersecurity that is considered…
A very interesting update on a recent U.S Supreme Court Ruling ‘whether and to what extent does a defendant⬢s subjective understanding or beliefs about the lawfulness of its conduct establish â¬Åknowledge⬠sufficient to impose FCA liability’ If correct and one…
For defense contractors outside of the U.S this is an important read. The DoD’s supply chain risk management framework, created to strengthen the resilience of the U.S defense supply chain. The report provides a useful update on the DoDs efforts…
The big picture for DoD cyber is clear. Cyber is a national, corporate and economic security issue. However, the GAO has reported that the DIB is not securing defense contract data. The DoD needs to improve cybersecurity compliance, and the…
This week I presented at DSEI Japan on the topic of Cybersecurity Risk Management regulation, and its impact on the global Defence Industry Base (DIB). Regulation that includes DoD Defence Federal Acquisition. Regulation (DFARS/ CMMC), the Securities and Exchange Commission…
A challenge ahead for the U.S DoD CMMC program, mission wins every time. The U.S faces a double edged sword, on one side it needs to protect national security and a part of that is securing the IP of weapon…
A great article on the importance of small business for U.S national defence and addressing what we call the 99% problem. All nations and their agencies rely on small business, and the DoD is no exception. But for cybersecurity the…
Are European aerospace defense contractors losing out to the U.S? You don’t hear mention of sales of the Euro fighter, or in this case the Swedens Gripen recently. You mostly hear about F35 sales. Are countries aligning behind U.S defense…
