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Public Sector Security

Gray Tier's Cybersecurity Philosophy

Compliance does not mean SECURITY

Compliance is just a snapshot of your security program to a specific framework's set of security requirements at a given moment in time.


Cybersecurity needs to be looked at holistically

 

 Their are 3 Pillars of Data Security: Confidentiality, Integrity &  Availability!

  • Confidentiality — You need to know your data is protected from unauthorized access.
  • Integrity — You have to be able to trust your data.
  • Availability — You need to be able to access your data.

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Meet Gray Tier’s Military & Federal Team

Gray Tier’s Military & Federal team provides a wide range of professional government cybersecurity services to many departments and agencies. We work with many government clients, including those that execute critical cyber operations in national and homeland security. We also work with government-funded research institutions. Gray Tier is uniquely qualified to help Military & Federal entities prevent and minimize cyber risks. Our team has the strategic and operational experience to effectively assist government organizations with their  cyber security needs. Our experts who have developed an impressive track  record with military entities, intelligence organizations, and Fortune  500 companies.

Gray Tier is a verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is eligible to be your sole-source provider of these solutions.  Research some of our areas of expertise in more detail below.

For Government and Defense Customers

Gray Tier's primary characterization is offensive cyber operations (OCO) with a specialization in defensive cybersecurity operations (DCO), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) support, and  FISMA compliance. We provide solutions in areas such as Assessment and  Authorization (A&A), Security Engineering, and Information Systems  Security Officer (ISSO) to support and develop custom software applications to enhance and automate these functions.

Our team is thoroughly vetted, security-cleared and certified up to  DoD 8570.01-m IAT, IAM and IASAE Level III levels I through III.


Our Cybersecurity Solutions Include

  • PCI, FISMA, and NIST Compliance
  • RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
  • Independent Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (IV&V)
  • Penetration Testing
  • HVA & RVA Assessments
  • 24/7/365 Managed Security Services Provider
  • Intrusion Detection & Prevention
  • Cyber Forensics & Incident Response
  • Cybersecurity Engineering & Advisory
  • IAVM & ISVM announcements

Failure to meet the requirements of FISMA could result in budget cuts  to an agency or termination from a contract for a private government  contractor.

Service Offerings

Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (RVA)

Identifying and understanding the risks and vulnerabilities facing your organization is critical to all public sector organizations. Our  Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) process is based on appraising  the various technical, operational and business threats and  vulnerabilities of a system, and providing remediation recommendations  for each of the findings. 

Gray Tier’s methodology is built through the DHS RVA program, having supported DHS for the past six years and helping DHS develop and mature this program as one of their key contractors. While our DHS support is based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, incorporating the Cybersecurity Framework and NIST 800-53 controls, we are flexible to apply other frameworks, such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27002, HIPAA, or other specific frameworks relevant to your situation. 

Our RVAs are customizable to your needs and can include vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, web application penetration testing, controls assessments, wireless assessments, STIG assessments, phishing assessments, social engineering assessments, and others as needed to provide a comprehensive look at the risks and vulnerabilities that exist in your enterprise and business processes.

RMF, A&A, & FISMA

Gray Tier's past performance in the validation and assessment of systems and enclaves worldwide, both classified and unclassified, in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Federal  Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

Gray Tier provides top tier security engineering solutions to ensure compliance with RMF and FISMA in accordance with NIST 800-53 controls and to achieve a full Authorization to Operate (ATO). Our team performs  over 150 such engagements each year to ensure the security and  compliance of federal and defense information technology, weapons,  ashore/afloat, and industrial control systems.

Penetration Testing

Our penetration testing service provides an assessment of the target system in its ability to resist an attacker. Starting with a  vulnerability scan, we attempt to break into the targeted systems without any additional knowledge regarding the systems being assessed. 

Our team will replicate attacker tactics according to the NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1, Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments, based on our assessment of likely attack vectors or previously observed  attacks. We will make every attempt to compromise systems that are  vulnerable and then use tactics to move laterally to other systems and  escalate privileges in order to access more systems. During this phase,  we will also search hosts for critical information (PII, PCI, user  credentials, certificates, etc.) to demonstrate the potential loss  impact from an attacker. 

We will finish the assessment by preparing a report that details our specific methodology for successful attacks and provide recommendations for remediating all vulnerabilities discovered. We can also conduct a Red Team Assessment where our testers operate in stealth to test the defense’s ability to detect and stop an attacker.

Cybersecurity Exercises

Conducting cyber security exercises is invaluable for an organization to evaluate its current security program. Gray Tier uses risk-based and scenario-based approaches that can be tailored to any public sector  organization to help identify strengths and weaknesses in your  organization’s incident response program and its ability to detect and  respond to cyber threats. 

From executing single event exercises to building comprehensive exercise programs, Gray Tier will guide your organization to develop a strong demonstrated capability in cyber incident response by simulating real-world events that your organization must respond to. 

At the conclusion of the exercise, the team will provide actionable remediation that will improve your organization’s program, helping to detect and respond to incidents faster. The actions taken to solidify program gaps and close capability weaknesses will give your employees a much more effective process by which they can respond to future incidents.

Governance, Strategy, Policy

Our cyber security professionals possess a wealth of knowledge on the  cyber domain specifically relating to the executive-level planning and  strategy experience needed for today’s public sector organizations at  every level.  

Whether you are a local government or a federal agency, our senior  cadre has the strategic experience to help guide your organization from  supporting a new NIST-based governance structure to providing cyber  expertise for the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Strategy. Our  team brings unmatched experience to the table and can access throughout  Gray Tier allows us to provide current and responsible guidance to  meet your organization’s needs.

Incident Response & Planning

Security incidents and data breaches can be extremely costly for an  organization on many levels. Every public sector agency, no matter the  size, must be prepared for any incident, intentional or accidental. 

The better you as an organization can plan for a potential incident,  the more prepared you are to respond appropriately. Using the NIST SP 800-61 Rev. 2, Computer Security Incident Handling Guide,  Gray Tier’s incident response team can assist with incident response  planning services that supplement any organization’s existing incident  management plans and capabilities. 

No matter your organization’s needs, our experienced team will help your organization be prepared to respond to any security incident.

How to Order

GSA IT 70 holder with 5 Cyber HACS SINS

Federal, state, and local governments can rapidly buy services from  Gray Tier by using the following Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services  (HACS) Special Item Numbers (SIN) on GSA’s IT Schedule 70:

SIN 132 45 A: Penetration Testing

SIN 132 45B: Incident Response Services

SIN 132 45C: Cyber Hunt

SIN 132 45D: Risk & Vulnerability Assessments

Gray Tier also has two additional GSA SINS:

SIN #132-50: Training Services

SIN #132-51: Professional Services


 To learn more about how to order go to www.gsa.gov/portal/content/198589 

Multi-Faceted Cybersecurity Issues Impact Military & Federal

Government organizations across the globe must protect and  defend their data and networks against persistent cyber threats. No  organization is immune to the devastating consequences cyber criminals  and sophisticated nation-state actors can cause by accessing a public  entity’s sensitive/classified information, intellectual property (IP),  and/or personally identifiable information.

Most organizations recognize the threat of a foreign entity gaining  access to state secrets or defense matters. There are a myriad of other  cyber threats facing Military & Federal organizations, however. For  one, countries are actively exfiltrating intellectual property. This not  only damages the competitive advantage of private companies, but it can  also affect national security.


Identifying Threat Types and Motivations

Malicious cyber actors target governmental organizations because of  the vast databases of information they contain. This may include  information on residents or extensive personal information on employees.  This was illustrated by the U.S. Government’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) breach.

An organization’s employees could also be considered threats. This  threat can materialize as a malicious actor stealing sensitive data, or a  negligent employee who inadvertently enables access to files and  systems. The sheer number of people employed by the government both  directly and as contractors creates additional risk.

  • Maintain an Inventory of Information Systems
  • Categorize Information and Systems According to Risk Level
  • Maintain a System Security Plan
  • Implement Security Controls
  • Conduct Risk Assessments
  • Achieve Certification and/or Accreditation
  • Conduct Continuous Monitoring

Failure to meet the requirements of FISMA could result in budget cuts  to an agency or termination from a contract for a private government  contractor.

Protecting Government Data with Comprehensive Cyber Defenses

Military & Federal Breach Response Services

 If your organization suffers a breach, or you suspect one has already  occurred, Gray Tier offers a variety of services to help you respond,  including:

  • Hunting for current or undiscovered threats affecting your network,
  • Coaching your organization through difficult decisions after a breach, and
  • Providing a response team with a host of capabilities to deal with an active threat.

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