Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Response Support

The contract requires the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity safeguards for subcontractors handling covered defense information, ensuring full compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 standards. This includes configuring and maintaining security controls to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification, as mandated by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement section 252.204-7012. The contractor must establish and enforce policies and procedures that govern the secure handling, storage, and transmission of covered defense information across all subcontractor environments. Additionally, the contract mandates timely cyber incident reporting and the preservation of forensic data in the event of a security breach or compromise. This involves identifying, documenting, and reporting incidents to the Department of Defense within specified timeframes, while ensuring that affected systems retain all relevant logs, audit trails, and digital evidence to support investigations. The subcontractor must remain capable of conducting or supporting forensic analysis and provide full cooperation with government authorities during incident response activities, maintaining robust readiness for continuous compliance and threat mitigation throughout the contract period.