Cyber 3d Model
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Among the greatest challenges for cyber writers is constructing their own view of risk to manage cyber exposure accumulation in order to support decisions around capacity constraints and capital deployment. Over the past decade, tremendous progress has been made in the area of cyber risk quantification, including development of a multitude of cyber catastrophe models using a wide range of differing techniques and methodologies.
If contractors and subcontractors are handling the same type of FCI and CUI, then the same CMMC level will apply. In cases where the prime only flows down select information, a lower CMMC level may apply to the subcontractor.
The CMMC model is designed to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is shared with contractors and subcontractors of the Department through acquisition programs.
In alignment with section 4.1901 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FCI is defined as information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as that on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as that necessary to process payments.
CUI is information the Government creates or possesses, or that an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the Government, that a law, regulation, or Government-wide policy requires or permits an agency to handle using safeguarding or dissemination controls.
The Department posted the CMMC 2.0 model for Levels 1 and 2, their associated Assessment Guides, and scoping guidance to this website for informational purposes. Level 3 information will likewise be posted as it becomes available.
The interim DFARS rule established a five-year phase-in period, during which CMMC compliance is only required in select pilot contracts, as approved by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). The Department does not intend to approve inclusion of a CMMC requirement in any contract prior to completion of the CMMC 2.0 rulemaking process.
The Department values feedback from industry, Congress, and other stakeholders and received over 850 public comments in response to the interim rule establishing CMMC 1.0. These comments focused on the need to enhance CMMC by (1) reducing costs, particularly for small businesses; (2) increasing trust in the CMMC assessment ecosystem; and (3) clarifying and aligning cybersecurity requirements to other federal requirements and commonly accepted standards. CMMC 2.0 was designed to meet these goals, which also contribute toward enhancing the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base.
The Department will publish a comprehensive cost analysis associated with each level of CMMC 2.0 as part of rulemaking. Costs are projected to be significantly lower relative to CMMC 1.0 because the Department intends to (a) streamline requirements at all levels, eliminating CMMC-unique practices and maturity processes, (b) allow companies associated with the new Level 1 (Foundational) and some Level 2 (Advanced) acquisition programs to perform self-assessments rather than third-party assessments, and (c) increase oversight of the third-party assessment ecosystem.
With the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program, the Department is introducing several key changes that build on and refine the original program requirements. These are:
The changes reflected in CMMC 2.0 will be implemented through the rulemaking process. Companies will be required to comply once the forthcoming rules go into effect. The Department intends to pursue rulemaking both in Part 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) as well as in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) in Part 48 of the C.F.R. Both rules will have a public comment period. Stakeholder input is critical to meeting the objectives of the CMMC program, and the Department will actively seek opportunities to engage stakeholders as it drives towards full implementation.
The Department encourages contractors to continue to enhance their cybersecurity posture during the interim period while the rulemaking is underway. The Department has developed Project Spectrum to help DIB companies assess their cyber readiness and begin adopting sound cybersecurity practices.
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The successful issuance of the first full cyber catastrophe bonds in late 2023 was a watershed moment and the role of risk models in helping insurance-linked securities investors get up to speed on what is still a relatively new peril to the ILS sector was key, executives at Moody's told us in an Artemis Live video interview.
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Due in part to the lack of loss experience in the Cyber market and in-depth understanding of cyber threat and behaviour, many of these models are still in their infancy but the choice of some market leading companies to incorporate the outputs into their capital modelling means that the market is entering a period of increased scrutiny of cyber models under the regulatory regimes that govern solvency calculations.
In this edition of Cyber IQ we look at the topic of Evaluating Cyber Models; highlighting the nuances of validating the models in comparison to other catastrophe models, discussing the potential issues companies may have with their validation process, as well as reflecting on lessons learnt from validating other models under current regulations and the remaining steps cyber models may experience before they are considered established and mature.
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The Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2) is a free tool to help organizations evaluate their cybersecurity capabilities and optimize security investments. It uses a set of industry-vetted cybersecurity practices focused on both information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) assets and environments.
The tool, available on two platforms, offers interactive features and help text, allows users to securely record results, and automatically generates a detailed, graphical report. Results from either version can be saved and loaded into the other platform.
An organization can complete a self-evaluation using the C2M2 tools in as little as one day. If requested, DOE can also facilitate a free C2M2 self-evaluation for U.S. energy sector organizations. Email us at C2...@hq.doe.gov for more information.
Organizations can use the C2M2 to consistently measure their cybersecurity capabilities over time, identify target maturity levels based on risk, and prioritize the actions and investments that allow them to meet their targets.
U.S. energy organizations have been using the C2M2 to evaluate and improve their cybersecurity capabilities for more than a decade. Since 2012, DOE has responded to more than 2,400 requests for the C2M2 PDF-based Tool from owners and operators in U.S. critical infrastructure sectors and international partners that are adopting the model. Increasing tool requests suggests a growing adoption of the C2M2 across the globe.
DOE developed the C2M2 in 2012 with energy and cybersecurity industry experts, in support of a White House initiative focused on assessing the security posture of the electricity industry. Hundreds of energy sector stakeholders have participated in subsequent model updates.
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