Through the ACCESS program, organizations may receive low-cost cybersecurity assistance in developing more secure systems including progressing toward achieving compliance with the U.S. Department of Defense cybersecurity regulations. Requirements for U.S. Defense Suppliers Small to mid-sized firms tend to be more at risk for a lack of compliance in cybersecurity than are larger defense contractors. The University of Alabama at Huntsville - Office for Operational Excellence (UAH-OOE) support the assurance of a more secure resilient U.S. supply chain while also maintaining a robust local economy by assisting these companies enhance the cybersecurity of their system. This assistance includes compliance requirements under the cybersecurity-related DFARS clauses, NIST SP 800-171 and DoD's new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). How to get started with ACCESS program services To request assistance with the program, simply take 2-3 minutes to complete a short questionnaire. Online Questionnaire See links below for more information. Workshop Schedule ACCESS Questionnaire Resources