What is DFARS 7020?

Episode notes

Continuing our back-to-basics series of the "DFARS Cyber Series" of provisions and clauses brings us to clause 252.204-7020. This clause applies to defense contractors who are required to comply with DFARS clause 252.204-7012. Through DFARS 7020 the DoD reserves the right to conduct a higher-level assessment of a contractor's cybersecurity compliance. Additionally, defense contractors must give DoD assessors full access to their facilities, systems, and personnel. Pathfinder 101: Pathfinder Demo: DFARS 7008: DFARS 7012: DFARS 7019:

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