Government
Government agencies collect, maintain and store volumes of sensitive information and have a responsibility for managing the risks associated with this information at all levels. Protecting the integrity of sensitive information is critical not only for national security and to secure our critical infrastructure, but also to ensure citizens’ confidence in government services. Security management involves a number of practices to ensure threats are mitigated appropriately including:- Managing the risks to data, systems and networks
- Assuring proper user authentication
- Establishing the right policies and controls to determine who has access to what
- Developing an effective workflow to ensure potential risks and alerts are directed to the right personnel and addressed in a timely manner
- Reporting on the state of security to key stakeholders and adjusting processes and controls as needed
We offer a number of leading, standards-based solutions to help government agencies address their security management priorities while complying with federal information security guidelines.
Building a Security Operations Program
An advanced security operations program allows government agencies to be better prepared to identify and respond to cyber threats, protect sensitive government data and assets, manage information risk, and address compliance requirements. Our solutions can help government agencies build a security operations program to:- Develop and implement security operations functions and processes
- Monitor and manage the IT infrastructure
- Manage and respond to security incidents and threats
- Report to mission owners, senior leadership, and auditors through real-time dashboards
Information Sharing Initiatives
Information sharing among agencies and with the private sector is critical to ensure the effective operation of government and national security. Efforts have been initiated, such as the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTPA) to facilitate the sharing of information across agencies. To enhance homeland security protection, information sharing between and among federal, state, local authorities and the private sector is also essential.Our solutions can help secure the exchange of information and intelligence across agencies and with the private sector and assure the identities of users accessing that information.
- Strong Authentication
- Managing and Federating Identities
Protection of PII & Sensitive Information
NIST 800-53 outlines a set of guidelines to help government agencies and those who conduct business on behalf of government agencies establish a plan to protect the integrity and confidentiality of personally identifiable information (PII).We can help government agencies address the best practices recommended by NIST and implement the requirements of OMB 6-16 and other guidelines for the protection of PII including:
- Data discovery and classification
- Implementation of security controls
- User identification and authentication
- Monitor and report suspicious network activity
- Education, training and awareness
- Reporting on privacy program readiness and compliance
Telework and Continuity of Operations
An increasingly distributed workforce and concerns over pandemics and natural disasters require increased security to afford remote users anytime, anywhere access to the information they need and enable continuity of government operations. NIST 800-46 offers government agencies a set of guidelines for developing a secure telework and remote access program.We offer a number of security solutions for government agencies looking to implement a telework initiative based on the recommendations set forth in NIST 800-46.
Protection of Online Portals and Web-based Resources
Federal and local governments are increasingly offering new online services in an attempt to reduce costs and serve citizens more effectively. In addition, other Web-based resources are being used to extend access to information to government contractors and suppliers and other federal and local agencies.We offer a number of solutions to help government agencies secure the exchange of sensitive data and ensure the right users have access to the right information at the right time.