Cybersecurity and CUI Safeguarding Support

The contract involves implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 for information systems that handle Covered Defense Information, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive defense data. This includes establishing robust safeguarding measures, conducting regular assessments of control effectiveness, and promptly reporting any security incidents that may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of controlled unclassified information. Ongoing maintenance of these controls is required to adapt to evolving cyber threats and regulatory requirements. In addition to technical implementation, the contract mandates comprehensive employee training programs to ensure all personnel understand their responsibilities regarding CUI handling, awareness of potential threats, and adherence to established cybersecurity protocols. The work is performed as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with the primary focus on securing systems against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber risks. The effort supports the broader mission of protecting defense-related information across the supply chain and enhancing organizational resilience against sophisticated cyber adversaries.