Based on input from membership, PSC has activated a Cybersecurity Policy Working Group focused on a set of topics covering immediate, near-term, and long-term issue areas facing contractors. Cybersecurity Policy WG Topics:

1) Consistent implementation of DFARS cyber clause and related policies across DoD (and other agencies’ related initiatives)
2) Near-Term Acquisition strategies and policies regarding DoD’s “4th Pillar” concept
3) Long-Term DoD approach to Cyber Policy (Offense and Defense) and the role of contractors

At this meeting, PSC will provide a debrief of recent cybersecurity policy discussions with senior Department of Defense (DoD) leaders. PSC will also provide an update on DoD plans for adding a “fourth pillar” related to security into the acquisition system, including cybersecurity and counter-intelligence. We will also discuss the recently released National Cyber Strategy and Department of Defense Cyber Strategy.

We expect the next DoD cybersecurity meeting with PSC and other defense associations in the late October to early November time frame. Our discussion on October 23 will continue to enable PSC to act collectively in our advocacy efforts going forward.

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Ryan McDermott.