What does DFARS Stand for?

DFARS Stands for the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and is administered by the US Department of Defense. DFARS is an add-on for government contracts specifically with DoD. This regulation protects sensitive information and ensures cybersecurity for DoD and its contractors. Following DFARS is mandatory for DoD contractors to keep this information confidential.

See Also:

1. How do I map DFARS to NIST?
2. The Guide to DFARS Compliance
3. Understanding DFARS and CMMC 204.75
4. The Definitive Guide to DFARS Compliance and NIST SP 800-171

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