Cybersecurity Compliance and Incident Response Support

The contract entails the implementation and ongoing monitoring of NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within the Department of Defense supply chain. This includes the establishment of technical and administrative safeguards to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, with continuous assessment to maintain alignment with evolving threat landscapes. All activities must support the secure handling, storage, and transmission of CUI as mandated by federal regulations. Additionally, the contract requires prompt cyber incident reporting through the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Information Sharing Portal, or DIBNet, enabling timely coordination with government entities in the event of a breach or compromise. Forensic media preservation is a critical component, ensuring that digital evidence from affected systems is collected, secured, and maintained in a forensically sound manner to support investigations and regulatory reporting. The work is performed under a subcontract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency and is governed by NAICS code 541512, reflecting its focus on computer systems design and related services aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience across defense contracting operations.