DFARS Insights

What is DFARS?

DFARS stands for Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. It's a supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that provides additional regulations specific to defense acquisitions. It's used to govern the procurement process for the Department of Defense (DoD), addressing national security concerns and ensuring the integrity of the defense supply chain. Compliance with DFARS is crucial for contractors seeking to do business with the DoD.

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What other technologies are related to DFARS?

DFARS Complementary Technologies

DoD RMF

The DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a comprehensive framework for managing IT security risk, and is complementary to DFARS, especially in meeting security requirements.

mentioned alongside DFARS in 30% (108) of relevant job posts

CMMC

CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a certification framework used to verify implementation of NIST 800-171 controls, making it complementary to DFARS.

mentioned alongside DFARS in 9% (312) of relevant job posts

Microsoft WSUS

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) helps manage and deploy updates, which is an important part of maintaining system security and meeting DFARS requirements.

mentioned alongside DFARS in 15% (160) of relevant job posts