Cybersecurity Certification: What Israeli Defense Companies Need to Know

Israel Practice Co-Chair Meital Stavinsky authored a Times of Israel article about the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) request of a significant increase in its cybersecurity budget for fiscal year 2025. The budget increase request reflects growing concerns over cyber threats and the need to protect the defense supply chain. The article examines the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a new certification requirement designed to enhance cybersecurity standards for contractors and subcontractors. Israeli companies operating within the U.S. defense supply chain will need to comply with CMMC and other applicable programs, even if they are not direct government contractors. Ms. Stavinsky advises that proactive preparation for CMMC compliance is advised for Israeli defense technology companies, including assessing information handling practices and establishing appropriate policies and training programs.

READ: Cybersecurity Certification: What Israeli Defense Companies Need to Know