Registering for the DIBNet – Step 1 in CMMC Level 1, 2 and 3

Registering for DIBNet, the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity Program portal, involves several key steps:

Eligibility Check:

1. • You must be a DoD contractor or subcontractor handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to be eligible.

1. • The company applicant must be a U.S. citizen and authorized to act on behalf of the company during the application process.

DoD-Approved Medium Assurance Certificate:

1. • Obtain a DoD-approved medium assurance certificate, which is required for accessing the DIBNet application and submitting reports. You can find more information on obtaining this certificate at the DoD Cyber Exchange website listed on the DC3 website, according to the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) (.mil).

Online Application:

1. • Access the DIB Cybersecurity Program application through the link provided on the DC3 website.

1. • Note that the online application process only permits one application account per company.

Framework Agreement:

1. • You will need to execute a standardized Framework Agreement (FA) with the government as part of the registration process.

Point of Contact (POC) Nomination:

1. • Nominate a user to be your company’s DIBNet Point of Contact (POC). This individual will need to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and have the approved medium assurance certificate. You can nominate a new user or manage existing nominations through the DIBNet portal, or email the request to [email protected], including the nominee’s name, email address, phone number, and permission type.

Account Registration and Approval:

1. • The nominated user will then complete all account registration requirements within DIBNet.

1. • Once all requirements are met, the account will be approved, granting access to DIBNet and associated resources.

Key points and additional information

• DIBNet facilitates mandatory and voluntary cyber incident reporting to the DoD and collaboration on cybersecurity best practices.
• The NSA also offers free cybersecurity services to DIB partners for strengthening cyber defenses and protecting sensitive DoD information.
• DC3 provides a support hotline at 1-877-838-2174 to assist with incident reporting and DIB partner inquiries.