NOVEMBER 2024AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialIn 2024, the landscape of U.S. defense services is rapidly evolving, driven by two critical areas--the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and U.S. Government SATCOM (satellite communications) and IT Field Support Services.Compliance becomes essential for organizations handling sensitive government information with the final CMMC rule published in October 2024. Starting in December, defense service providers must align with phased certification levels, ensuring their cybersecurity practices meet stringent requirements before securing contracts. The CMMC framework enhances security while offering a competitive edge to companies prioritizing safeguarding federal data. Prime contractors are already pushing forward, integrating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 7021 clause into agreements ahead of schedule, adding pressure on subcontractors to stay compliant.Simultaneously, the U.S. Government's SATCOM and IT field support services are transforming, fueled by increasing investments in military communications satellites and growing partnerships with commercial providers like Intelsat. This shift toward managed services enables more agile, reliable satellite communications, especially in crisis situations where terrestrial networks are at risk.CMMC compliance is vital to unlocking new opportunities for providers in this space. These companies can ensure secure communication channels for critical operations by meeting cybersecurity standards, setting them apart in a highly competitive market while contributing to the U.S. military's communication resilience. Together, these trends shape a future where robust cybersecurity and cutting-edge satellite technology are inseparable from defense operations.This edition delves into how the U.S. is enhancing its SATCOM initiatives while complying with CMMC to ensure the defense is secure from the growing threats. The magazine also features insights from expert CXOs like Gabrielle Carlisle, Vice President of Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Logistics, Millennium Space Systems and Mark O. Hatfield, Assistant Director and Chief Security Officer, Miami International Airport, offering their opinions on the currently used business practices. We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders, as well as solutions and services from trading firms featured in this edition, will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses. Let us know your thoughts.THE INTERSECTION OF CMMC COMPLIANCE AND SATCOM EVOLUTIONJonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2024 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.NOVEMBER - 04 - 2024, Vol 06 - Issue 32, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekaVisualizerHenry Smith*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.com
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