Aerospace & Defense

DFARS

DFARS 252.204-7012

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DoD contract clause requiring adequate security for covered defense information and cyber incident reporting within 72 hours.

Value Proposition: Why Choose AdVran for DFARS?

DFARS 7012 is a contractual obligation—not optional compliance. It requires adequate security per NIST 800-171, 72-hour cyber incident reporting to DoD, and preservation of forensic images for 90 days.

1. Adequate Security Implementation

We implement the “adequate security” standard referenced in DFARS—full NIST 800-171 compliance across all systems processing, storing, or transmitting Covered Defense Information (CDI).

2. 72-Hour Incident Reporting

Our 24/7 SOC ensures cyber incidents affecting CDI are detected, assessed, and reported to the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) within the 72-hour requirement, with all necessary technical details.

3. Forensic Image Preservation

We maintain forensic images of affected systems for 90 days following an incident, preserving evidence chain-of-custody for potential DoD investigation.

4. Flow-Down Management

DFARS requires flow-down of security requirements to subcontractors. We help you assess and monitor subcontractor compliance, ensuring your supply chain doesn’t become your weakest link.

Frequently asked questions

DFARS compliance

What is DFARS and who needs to comply? +

DoD contract clause requiring adequate security for covered defense information and cyber incident reporting within 72 hours.

How does AdVran help with DFARS compliance? +

AdVran provides end-to-end DFARS compliance management, including gap assessment, control implementation, continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and audit coordination. Our team handles the technical complexity so you can focus on your business.

How long does it take to achieve DFARS compliance? +

Timeline depends on your current security posture and the scope of required controls. Most organizations achieve initial compliance within 3-6 months with AdVran's guidance. We provide a detailed timeline during our initial assessment.

What happens if we fail a compliance audit? +

AdVran conducts pre-audit readiness assessments to identify and resolve gaps before the official audit. If issues are found during an audit, we provide immediate remediation support and work with auditors to address findings.