#controlled-unclassified-information

#controlled-unclassified-information

Georgia Tech is being sued for failing to meet Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and for not adequately protecting sensitive information.

The Pentagon is implementing enhanced cybersecurity standards for Controlled Unclassified Information through CMMC 2.0 compliance in all DoD vendor contracts.

CMMC will have a phased rollout expected in early 2025, requiring compliance for all defense contracts.

Levels of compliance include self-assessment and third-party assessments to improve cybersecurity effectiveness.

Clarifying definitions of Controlled Unclassified Information enhances protections against adversarial threats.