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InfoReliance Secures DHS Contract [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) InfoReliance has been selected by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C) to provide Specialized Security Services (SSS) to the National Cybersecurity Protection System (NCPS) (operationally known as EINSTEIN) and Enhanced Cybersecurity Services (ECS) Programs, as well as other Network Security Deployment (NSD) supported initiatives. According to a release from the Company, this $65 Million contract is the second DHS contract InfoReliance has been awarded in the past 6 months; their first win was as the technical lead of the Metrica Team Venture CDM Federal Dashboard Deployment. Under this contract InfoReliance will deliver security engineering, advanced security assessments, testing and information system security oversight. The InfoReliance team will also assist NSD in the development of security-based requirements for Agency initiatives and the implementation of reference security architectures. These services will better equip DHS to identify and protect against suspected cyber incidents and make recommendations that will bolster the security, resiliency, and reliability of the nation's cyber and communications infrastructure. "It is a distinct honor and privilege to have the Department of Homeland Security select InfoReliance to help them carry-out their vital mission of keeping America safe," says Aaron Faulkner, InfoReliance Vice President. "This award is a direct reflection of our years of experience implementing cyber security solutions for our US Government customers and the extensive industry partnerships we have formed with industry leaders such as Intel Security (McAfee), Fortalice Solutions, System High, Mandiant and PatchAdvisor. The InfoReliance Team is eager to bring our knowledge and experience to the table to face the Agency's challenges head- on." InfoReliance is a specialized information technology (IT) consulting firm. More information and complete details: www.inforeliance.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |