The Project Spectrum Authorization Act

HR 4915, the Project Spectrum Authorization Act, establishes a cybersecurity program within the Department of Defense's Office of Small Business Programs. It directly affects small and medium defense contractors (referred to as "covered entities") who register for the program's online platform. The bill mandates the provision of specific digital resources, including cybersecurity training, policy guidance, system assessments, reviews of commercial security tools, and secure data collaboration features. These services aim to help covered entities comply with the Department of Defense's cybersecurity requirements for defense contracts. The program operates through an online platform managed by the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs.