What You Need to Know About the New DoD ODP Guidance
The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a new set of guidelines to help organizations prepare for the upcoming rollout of CMMC 3.0 — and now is the time to get familiar with what’s changing.
To begin with, this update introduces Organizational Defined Parameters (ODPs) under NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3. These new parameters signal a shift in how evaluators will assess certain technical and policy controls during your compliance efforts.
Although CMMC 3.0 hasn’t officially launched yet, Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) may begin referencing this guidance at any time. As a result, organizations still operating under Rev 2 may find gaps if they’re not preparing now.
Key Changes to Be Aware Of:
Specifically, here are a few of the more notable updates introduced in the new ODPs:
Identifier Reuse Restrictions: You must avoid reusing usernames and device names within a 10-year window.
Device Auto-Lock Requirements: Devices must lock automatically after a maximum of 15 minutes of inactivity.
These aren’t simply best practices — they’re becoming the new compliance baseline.
At SOCSoter, we’re proactively reviewing all relevant policies and documentation and updating POAMs (Plans of Action & Milestones) to align with this guidance. For clients who haven’t completed domain reviews yet, we’ll incorporate the new ODP requirements into upcoming reviews and configuration updates.
What Should You Do Next?
If you’re a defense contractor, subcontractor, or part of the DoD supply chain, now is the time to:
✅ Review current technical policies and compare against Rev 3 controls
✅ Update your compliance roadmap with the new parameters
✅ Reach out to your compliance partner for a domain-specific impact assessment
Need help interpreting how this affects your organization or want to schedule a review? Contact us — our compliance experts are here to guide you through every step.