In today's defense landscape, information security is a top priority, especially for cleared contractors working with sensitive government data. To ensure compliance with stringent security standards and streamline risk management processes, cleared contractors in industry working towards A&A use the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), a government owned web-based application with a broad range of services for comprehensive fully integrated cybersecurity management.

In the high-stakes world of defense analytics, knowledge and readiness are highly essential. When a private sector defense analytics firm set its sights on going public with an Initial Public Offering (IPO), they recognized the need to fortify their team with specialized training. Arlington, a trusted name in risk advisory services, was entrusted with the task of conducting comprehensive employee training. 

In the fast-paced world of defense contracting, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative but also fraught with risks. Arlington, a leading name in risk advisory services, played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of a defense contractor's upcoming M&A endeavor. Our comprehensive due-diligence initiatives covered critical facets of information security, cybersecurity, and data privacy, setting the stage for a smooth and secure transition.

In the dynamic world of defense contracting, startups often find themselves navigating uncharted territory. This is particularly true for a promising new entrant specializing in avionics software. With the Department of Defense (DoD) as their client, the stakes were high, and risk management was critically important. Enter Arlington, a trusted name in risk advisory services for federal contractors.

In the world of federal contracting, meeting stringent cybersecurity requirements is non-negotiable, especially when dealing with agencies as critical as the US Navy. This success story showcases how Arlington, a trusted partner in cybersecurity and compliance, helped a small metal fabrication federal contractor achieve FISMA compliance and secure Authorization to Operate (ATO) for a significant contract with the US Navy.

In an increasingly digital world, the Department of Defense (DoD) relies on a complex network of systems and technologies to protect our nation's security. To ensure the integrity and security of these systems, DoD contractors operating within cleared industry must obtain Authorization to Operate (ATO) status, demonstrating compliance with stringent information security and cybersecurity regulations. 

In today's digitally driven world, security compliance isn't just a necessity; it's a mission-critical endeavor, especially for organizations entrusted with classified information under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). Ensuring robust security measures and meeting Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) requirements is no small feat. This is where Arlington steps in as your trusted partner, providing specialized eMASS (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service) NISP consulting to help you navigate the complexities of A&A.

In what seems to be the third time up for bat, the Department of Defense (DoD) is once again taking a swing at IPv6, with the National Security Agency (NSA) providing guidance on such a transition. Per an NSA announcement on January 18, 2023, “IPv6 Security Guidance” highlights how several security issues can surface in networks that are new to IPv6, or in early phases of the IPv6 transition. Networks new to IPv6 lack maturity in IPv6...and dual-stacked networks, which run on IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously, have an increased attack surface.”

Want to know what’s going on in the world of cybersecurity with the Department of Defense (DoD). Just take a look at the massively detailed DoD Cybesecurity Chart at https://dodiac.dtic.mil/dod-cybersecurity-policy-chart/. At first glance there is a lot - I mean a lot of information on almost any imaginable topic on cybersecurity for the DoD. The DoD’s official stance on their multi-colored, well-organized Cyber chart is “...is to capture the tremendous breadth of applicable policies, some of which many cybersecurity professionals may not even be aware, in a helpful organizational scheme. The use of color, fonts and hyperlinks are all designed to provide additional assistance to cybersecurity professionals navigating their way through policy issues in order to defend their networks, systems and data.”