SecureIT Awarded Multi-Year Cybersecurity Contract with Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
SecureIT to provide Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) cybersecurity services spanning continuous monitoring, forensics, program development, penetration testing, and security tool implementation.
Vienna, VA (PRWEB) December 7, 2010
SecureIT, a privately held leading provider of professional and technical services for cybersecurity, information assurance and risk management, announced award of a prime contract with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), an independent agency of the Federal Government. OPIC helps U. S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U. S. foreign policy. OPIC’s financing and political risk insurance help U. S. businesses of all sizes to compete in emerging markets and meet the challenges of investing overseas when private sector support is not available.
Under the terms of the 5 year contract, SecureIT will provide OPIC with:
Continuous monitoring and security authorization per FISMA, NIST and OMB. Vulnerability assessment, security information and event management (SIEM) Operational security assessments and penetration testing Program maturity assessments and strategic planning Computer forensic investigations and incident response Security tool evaluations and implementation
“We look forward to assisting OPIC in maturing its cybersecurity program and adapting to evolving regulations and emerging threats” stated Jim Graham, Senior Vice President for Federal Programs at SecureIT. “Federal agencies are confronted with demands for IT services amidst a sophisticated threat environment and complex compliance requirements.” Graham added, “SecureIT assists agencies in developing and adapting their strategic cybersecurity plans to enable the adoption of new strategies such as cloud computing while implementing infrastructure to support near real-time automated monitoring and reporting on security risks and compliance”.
About SecureIT
SecureIT is a professional and technical services firm that assists Government agencies, Corporations and Non-Profit organizations in managing security and privacy risks through implementation of secure, trusted and compliant information systems. SecureIT services and solutions span Cybersecurity; Information Assurance; Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), IT Audit, and Security Training. Through consulting, security lifecycle support, independent assessment, and remediation services, SecureIT assists organizations in protecting information and complying with regulations. With a special focus on the Federal Government, Financial Services, and Healthcare markets, SecureIT offers knowledge and experience in overcoming the challenges of compliance with FISMA, FISCAM, HIPAA, HITECH, Privacy Act, SOX, and PCI. The company was founded in 2001 and is located in Reston, VA. Employees of the company maintain security certifications and are active in standards and industry organizations such as ISACA, IIA, ACT-IAC, AFCEA, Cloud Security Alliance, ISSA and HIMSS. For additional information contact 703.464.7010 or visit http://www. secureit. com.
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