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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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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • 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.

  • Lockheed Martin

    Develops advanced aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense, including cybersecurity solutions, missile defense systems, and combat aircraft.

  • Northrop Grumman

    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.

  • RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies)

    Provides advanced electronics, mission systems, and defense solutions, including cybersecurity, radar systems, precision weapons, and air defense, to the U.S. Department of Defense.

  • Booz Allen Hamilton

    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.

  • General Dynamics

    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.

  • Leidos

    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.

  • DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)

    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.

  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory

    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.

  • Palantir Technologies

    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.

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