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DOD
The DOD is the United States Department of Defense, an executive branch department of the federal government responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the U.S. Armed Forces.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is an executive branch department responsible for national security, overseeing the unified combatant commands and all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force, managing military operations and defense policy.
BACKGROUND
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an assessment framework and assessor certification program designed for a variety of standards published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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- US DoD
- Defense Department
- The Pentagon
USAGE NOTE
The term 'DOD' is commonly used in government, military, and defense contracting contexts to refer to the entire U.S. defense establishment.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to DOD.
Develops advanced aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense, including cybersecurity solutions, missile defense systems, and combat aircraft.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company, providing advanced systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and space to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Provides advanced electronics, mission systems, and defense solutions, including cybersecurity, radar systems, precision weapons, and air defense, to the U.S. Department of Defense.
A major consulting firm that provides a wide range of technology, cybersecurity, and engineering services, including advanced analytics and digital solutions, to the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Delivers advanced defense products and services, including combat vehicles, naval ships, aerospace, and IT solutions with a strong cybersecurity focus, to the U.S. Department of Defense.
A national security, health, and engineering solutions company that provides IT, cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense systems integration and support to the U.S. Department of Defense.
A U.S. Department of Defense agency responsible for fostering revolutionary technological breakthroughs for national security, often leading to new defense and cybersecurity capabilities for the military.
A federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) that applies advanced technology to problems of national security for the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on areas like cyber security, air and missile defense, and space surveillance.
Develops data integration and analysis software platforms used by government agencies, including the DOD, for national security, intelligence, and defense missions, involving vast amounts of classified data and cybersecurity implications.