Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs

Thanks to our friends at the Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs for sharing this photo from today's Office of Small Business Programs Directors Panel at the Association of the United States Army - AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition! From left to right: Daniele Kurze, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Defense Logistics Agency; Arveice Washington, Director, Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs; Kim Buehler, Director, Army Office of Small Business Programs; Farooq Mitha, Director, Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs; and Scott A.?Kiser, Director, Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs. #DoD #AUSA2024 #smallbusiness #leaders #OSBP

Thanks to our friends at Army Office of Small Business Programs for the share! The DoD Office of Small Business Programs is pleased to participate in the annual Association of the United States Army - AUSA Annual Meeting & Expostion happening this week in Washington, DC. This morning, Director Farooq Mitha participated in a Fireside Chat with The Honorable Gabe Camarillo, Under Secretary of the Army; and Dr. Aprille Ericsson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. Special thanks to Kim Buehler, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, U.S. Army, for moderating the discussion about opportunities for small businesses to support key Department initiatives. #DoD #AUSA2024 #smallbusiness

We love a good small business success story! #DoD #smallbusiness #Navy #sbirsttr

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) must remain vigilant against cyber threats. Regular training, security briefings, and fostering a culture of vigilance are key to minimizing risks. The United States Department of Defense offers valuable programs and a number of resources to help businesses stay prepared and resilient against potential cyber-attacks. One of these is the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity Portal. Explore their free tools and training to protect your organization and personnel: https://dibnet.dod.mil. #DoD #secureourworld #smallbusiness #cyber #DIB

Save the Date: Free U.S. Small Business Administration Cyber Summit (virtual) on Oct. 16 and again on Oct. 23. Register: https://lnkd.in/gMRw_ewC #DoD #cyber #secureourworld #smallbusiness

Today, the DoD Office of Small Business Programs honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities to our nation. We reaffirm our commitment to help be an economic multiplier for Native Communities through our programs, including those that specifically promote expanded participation from Native American-owned business in the Defense Industrial Base. #DoD #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IIP

#ICYMI Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program Final Rule Published #DoD #CMMC #smallbusiness #cybersecurity #secureourworld #projectspectrum

?? Attention business owners impacted by the recent hurricanes: You are not alone, there is help you recover and rebuild. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides disaster assistance to help you get back on your feet. Apply today for support. #DisasterRelief #SBA #SmallBusiness #recovery

Just in! The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program final rule was released and is expected to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday. This final rule aligns the program with the cybersecurity requirements described in Federal Acquisition Regulation part 52.204-21 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications (SP) 800-171 Rev 2 and -172.?It also clearly identifies the 24 NIST SP 800-172 requirements mandated for CMMC Level 3 certification. Read the release: https://lnkd.in/eg_5GJ7M Support for small businesses: https://lnkd.in/eiGnmkiD #DoD #CMMC #smallbusiness #cybersecurity #secureourworld #news

In this week's edition: ??OSBP, U.S. Small Business Administration lead educational event focused on small business programs ???Supporting smaller firms with cybersecurity regulations ???National APEX Accelerators Day highlights work of 90+ centers ???National Cybersecurity Month campaign focuses on password health ???SBA disaster aide for small businesses impacted by hurricanes Helene, Milton ???Events: Nevada APEX Accelerator I Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), Defense Acquisition University #APEXDay2024 #cyber #SecureOurWorld #govcon #smallbiz #hurricane