Microsoft Entra Verified ID gives DIB contractors a standards-based way to issue and verify workforce credentials that support identity proofing and access decisions without replacing authentication, multifactor, or compliance obligations.
FIPS validation attaches to cryptographic modules, so teams must verify the specific Windows and service modules that Microsoft 365 endpoints use and document them against CMMC SC.L2-3.13.11 and SC.L2-3.13.10.
DFARS 252.204-7012 sets a 72-hour cyber incident reporting clock that starts at discovery and requires DIB contractors to submit a DIBNet report, preserve evidence for 90 days, and submit malware to DC3 when found.
Pick your CMMC target by contract and data type, not preference; FCI points to Level 1, CUI drives Level 2, and only select programs require Level 3 with added 800-172 safeguards and a DCMA DIBCAC government assessment.
CMMC puts a named executive on the record in SPRS each year, and after key assessment events, to affirm continuing implementation of all required security controls across the assessed scope.
Azure Government holds FedRAMP High and DISA provisional authorizations for IL2, IL4, and IL5 in US Gov regions, and Azure Government Secret is built for IL6 Secret workloads, so you can place each workload at the impact level DoD defines for its data.