DFARS Compliance Services
Learn how to secure your controlled unclassified information and reach DFARS compliance.
What Is the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)?
If you’re a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, you’re probably familiar with the various requirements included in government contracts. The first was the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171 regulations, which outlined best practices when handling controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Then, the DoD released the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement a few years ago, which required contractors to confirm compliance with NIST standards. Now, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) builds on DFARS by requiring third-party assessors to verify a company’s compliance. DFARS is the middle ground between NIST and CMMC.
Most DoD contracts won’t require CMMC compliance until 2026, but DFARS compliance regulations are in full effect. Achieving DFARS compliance will allow you to bid on government contracts today and more easily achieve CMMC compliance in the future. If you’re still working toward DFARS compliance, BL King Consulting can guide you through next steps and prepare you for future requirements.
Who Needs To Be DFARS Compliant?
Any company that contracts with the DoD and handles CUI must comply with DFARS standards. However, because CUI is hard to define, it’s not always easy to know if you need to meet the requirements outlined in DFARS. If you’re not sure whether you need to comply with any of the three standards cited in government contracts, BL King Consulting can help. Our team members consult with your company to determine your compliance needs before implementing the right strategy for your network.
DFARS Compliance Requirements
To achieve DFARS compliance, you need to follow the standards outlined in NIST SP 800-171, which specify how to protect CUI from cyber threats. One way to achieve these standards is to follow the five functions of the IDPRR cybersecurity framework: identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. You can use different strategies to support your compliance with this framework, including multi-factor authentication, cyber risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning.
Schedule Your DFARS Assessment
Not sure if your cybersecurity strategy meets the standards outlined in DFARS? Schedule a cybersecurity gap analysis today to learn where you stand.
Our New England DFARS Compliance Services
BL King Consulting was born out of a partnership with a government contractor back in 2013. In the years since, we have expanded our knowledge of DoD requirements and established ourselves as a leading source for CMMC, NIST, and DFARS compliance. As a veteran-owned business, we have firsthand experience working with the government. We pass on our knowledge to help companies struggling with increasingly complicated security requirements.
We help businesses achieve compliance by offering the following:
- DFARS assessment: Every compliance consulting relationship starts with a gap analysis. Our team members sit down with key members of your organization to look for evidence of business controls outlined in DFARS. From there, we determine the steps necessary to reach full compliance.
- Executive analysis report: We develop a report listing the changes you need to make to reach compliance using your assessment results. These changes can include policy updates, process changes, software implementation, new hardware, and ongoing cybersecurity services. We also provide cost information to help you create a budget.
- Control compliance matrix: Following our executive analysis report, we create a matrix outlining each control you need, as well as a detailed implementation plan.
- Plan of actions and milestones (POA&M): To prove that you comply with DFARS standards, you must submit a report outlining the steps you will take to secure CUI. We provide this documentation for you to submit to your supplier performance risk system (SPRS).
Once we help you achieve compliance, we provide continued managed cybersecurity services to keep your compliance plan on track. Our experienced team members can handle every element of your security strategy so you can focus on winning more contracts instead of worrying about your network.
Future-Proof Your Cybersecurity Strategy
DoD requirements are constantly changing. By ensuring compliance with DFARS today, you can set yourself up for a seamless transition to CMMC in the future.
Do you need an expert’s help navigating the tricky transition to DFARS compliance? Get in touch to learn more about our compliance services.
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BL King Consulting has been bringing veteran energy to the managed security industry since 2014. As your New England managed security service provider, we solve complex technology problems help you achieve compliance with the strictest data security standards.