What Happened
Sweeping Requirements for Defense Contractors and Federal Agencies
A new Presidential Memorandum, NSPM-12, has been signed, establishing a cybersecurity governance framework for National Security Systems (NSS). The framework applies to federal agencies and contractors operating NSS, and includes key compliance deadlines and regulatory requirements. The memorandum re-establishes the CNSS as the principal governance body for NSS cybersecurity and designates the Director of the NSA as the National Manager for NSS. According to the National Law Review, this development is expected to have significant implications for defense contractors and federal agencies.