USFCR Blog

The Joint Certification Program (JCP) is critical for U.S. and Canadian contractors who want to access unclassified but sensitive military technical data. If your company plans to work with the Department of Defense (DoD), obtaining JCP certification is often necessary to handle the technical data required for these projects.

JCP certification allows contractors to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which is crucial when dealing with defense contracts. For example, even if you're manufacturing something as simple as a special bolt for a weapon system, you’ll need JCP certification to access the design files.

Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today's world, from stealing personal information to breaching large information systems. In response, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has created the Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) program, which aims to advance cybersecurity and privacy through research and education.

In today's digital defense landscape, cybersecurity is not just a buzzword but a critical pillar of national security. The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes this and has responded with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, an evolution of the original CMMC framework. This initiative underscores the DoD's commitment to elevating cybersecurity standards across its supply chain.

Cybersecurity is a major issue for the Department of Defense and federal contractors. In an effort to streamline the certification process and ensure that cybersecurity measures are being implemented correctly, the U.S. Department of Defense has created a model called Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).