All federal departments must comply with FISMA guidelines and ESS will get you there. However, ESS believes FISMA is only a minimum set of standards and will not adequately protect your networks and information from the highly advanced, targeted, and persistent threat that operates against your networks today. The national security community has long recognized the threats posed by cyber espionage and the potential impacts of cyber intrusions and is making architectural changes to their underlying IT security infrastructure and making significant new cybersecurity investments to achieve a higher level of protection. ESS personnel have proven experience working these same issues within the federal government and have an unmatched track record in improving security of federal and national security networks, from the inside. ESS personnel's accomplishments and experience include:
- The architects behind DOD’s $3B+ Information Assurance (IA) program which is responsible for securing one of the largest and most complex networks in the world.
- Developed and led many components of the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI), which has led to unparalleled increases in securing federal systems.
- Represented their Department at the White House led Cyber Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) meetings, which sets the agenda for federal and national security protection.
- Sat on the Bush and Obama Administration’s Cybersecurity review teams, which has shaped Administration priorities and federal cyber defense funding.
- Co-chaired the National Cyber Response Coordination Group (NCRCG), an interagency group which was responsible for coordinating federal response actions against national level cyber attacks.
ESS combines its knowledge of national priorities and objectives with operational experience in protecting information systems to keep your networks and information secure. We provide both strategic consulting services and tactical solutions to ensure your department is on the right track to realize maximum cyber protection. We develop customized cybersecurity roadmaps based on your needs and resources through a unique tool we call the Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM). We then help you with a solution that fits your requirements and budget constraints. Let us put our experience to work for you in the following areas:
- FISMA and CNCI compliance review and certification.
- Penetration testing and security assessments.
- Applying our Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM) to your departments needs and moving beyond mere compliance.
- Working with your CIO and technical teams to develop a cost effective roadmap to improve your overall security architecture.
- Making sense of the myriad of IA and cyber controls and assist in prioritizing what is most important to your unique networking environment.
- Vendor neutral advice and guidance to difficult technical problems.
- Outreach to cutting edge solutions.
- Cyber Resilience and continuity of mission.
- On-site consulting and technical support to your cyber operations.
