Glossary

Defense Industrial Base

Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors are companies that conduct business with the US military and are part of the military industry complex responsible for research, production, delivery, and service.

DIB contractors are responsible for meeting compliance requirements set by government policies and frameworks including the the Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5200.48 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.

According to DoDi 5200.48, safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information is a shared responsibility between DIB contractors and the Department of Defense.

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