Cybersecurity Policy Report, STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES: Sheppard Mullins Experts Discuss Federal Contractor Cyber Rule Proposals, (Oct 10, 2023)
Proposed revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) would, if adopted, impose new cybersecurity requirements applicable to federal contractors. The proposed amendments published in the Federal Register last week include a requirement that contractors develop and maintain a software bill of materials (SBOM) and contemplate the harmonization of various cyber requirements among various federal agencies (CPR, Oct. 2). Townsend Bourne and Lillia Damalouji of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton have authored an article that outlines the contours of the proposals, including a description of updated terms and definitions and additions to FAR clauses regarding cybersecurity requirements in connection with solicitations and contracts.
You can read the article here.
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