SecureInfo Plays Key Role at the Department of Homeland Security Annual Information Security Conference
SecureInfo’s FISMA and Network Security Experts Present, Participate in Roundtables, and Lead Training on Top DHS Security Initiatives
San Antonio, TX – September 11, 2006 – SecureInfo® Corporation, a leading provider of information security solutions, today announced that the Company played a key role at the recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Annual Information Security Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland August 21st – 24th. SecureInfo personnel presented on several topics including, “Mitigating Risk by Minimizing Data Leakage,” and “Automating the DHS Re-accreditation FISMA Process using SecureInfo RMSTM.” SecureInfo personnel also lead training classes for RMS and participated in a number of roundtables.
DHS has standardized on SecureInfo RMS for security Certification and Accreditation and FISMA compliance initiatives across all of its 22 components (agencies). “DHS is honored and pleased to be working with SecureInfo Corporation in helping to meet the security needs of the Department,” stated Robert West, Chief Information Security Officer for DHS.
“We were pleased to participate in this important conference, “said Christopher Fountain, president and CEO for SecureInfo. “ We are committed to our partnership with DHS and proud to play a key role in DHS’ mission of protecting the homeland.”
SecureInfo experts joined an impressive list of senior DHS officials, including Robert West, Chief Information Security Officer and Rear Admiral David Pekoske, Assistant Commandant for Response, U.S. Coast Guard in presenting topics on information security initiatives for its 22 agencies.
Dr. James Ransome, PhD, CISM, CISSP, is senior vice president commercial managed and professional services for SecureInfo and a retired U.S. Naval Reserve Intelligence Officer. Dr. Ransome presented a lessons-learned approach to minimizing data leakage. The presentation took a holistic approach and focused on preventing data leakage by applying people, processes, technology, and intelligence to reduce the complexity and cost of keeping pace with evolving vulnerabilities and security threats while addressing personnel, physical, environmental, business continuity, and compliance issues.
Karyn Broughton, vice president of federal professional services, and Michael Panasenko, senior product manager for SecureInfo, presented “Re-accrediting the DHS C&A and FISMA Process using RMS.” This briefing discussed the agency’s enterprise-wide automated certification & accreditation (C&A) program using SecureInfo RMS and highlighted how DAA’s (Designated Accrediting Authorities) can significantly reduce the cost and efforts of accomplishing C&As by taking advantage of ‘type accreditations’ for typical operating environments, a unique feature of SecureInfo RMS.
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About SecureInfo
SecureInfo Corporation is a market-proven provider of Information Assurance (IA) solutions, enabling Federal organizations to understand, document and mitigate information security risk; assure information systems are secure; reduce security costs and achieve and demonstrate compliance with NIST, DIACAP and FISMA requirements. Since the company’s inception, SecureInfo has specialized in delivering unmatched customer service, deep domain expertise and proven IA solutions. Named as the “US Air Force Information Assurance Organization of the Year” and a “Lockheed Martin STAR Supplier,” among many other awards and recognitions, SecureInfo has a reputation for quality, commitment and results. Customers include U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Treasury and NASA, among many others. Further information can be found at www.secureinfo.com.
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