They are determined to make the effort pay off . They feature their certifications front and center on their website , and have plans to highlight their capabilities in marketing campaigns — things that a surprising number of manufacturers overlook . “ In the future we know that other certifications and security requirements are going to be necessary in order to continue to be a cutting edge manufacturer ,” said Todd .
Howard Roth is critical of the added cost of federal compliance regulations , stating that , “ None of this is good for companies . While there is an influx of money going into defense manufacturing the government vastly underestimates the cost of compliance programs such as cybersecurity . Therefore , for compliance in an area such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ), the key is to figure out what elements of ITAR compliance apply . For suppliers with products not on the munitions list , this means focusing on the identification and protection of any ITAR technical information obtained under defense subcontracts or contracts . Any organization participating in ITAR-controlled activities should review the ITAR guidelines in detail and develop an action plan to address any gaps .”
Added to this , the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) 2.0 program is poised to become reality in 2024 . What does that mean for businesses who supply the aerospace industry ?
“ You could view it as a cost burden that makes it harder to do business ,” says Dave Miller , director of business development and a certified CMMC professional with Future Networking Inc ., “ But it ’ s important to keep in mind why the DoD is doing this . The U . S . has been losing the information war for many years . As soon as we develop a new capability , major U . S . foes are ready and able to steal that innovation . In an actual armed conflict , that will cost lives .”
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