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Case Study 0216
Published:
January 26, 2022
Category:
Salesforce / Government
Client:
Large Federal Program
Large Federal Program
Overview
Large Federal Program depends on
network data accessibility and stability
onboard vessels and to transport that
consolidated data to the
servicing a large operations Center
This capability has been provided
traditionally via Asynchronous Transfer
Mode (ATM) based networks.
However, while this provided a
relatively stable network technology, over time more readily available
technologies have moved towards
IP-based networks, since ATM hardware and physical components have
become scarce and more expensive
to produce, and the protocols utilized
with ATM are non-reliable with
data transfer.
Problem
The critical need was to update an enhance pier connectivity, as these
systems are critically vital to the operational readiness of afloat units and
platforms that rely on these services from everything from Message Traffic to Voice over IP (VOIP) Services, to Information Assurance
Accreditation and Certification updates for their internal services
Solution
RAZOR sourced and managed a Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) on assignment /Pier Mission Support Enterprise Pier Connectivity Architecture (EPCA) project, Resources included a Systems Administrators III and a Computer Security Systems Specialists, Cyber Specialist to oversee implementation and maintenance of advanced cyber security for the duration of 12 months.
Result
RAZOR was successful at delivering systems administration support for
all pier services, including the assessments of threats and vulnerabilities
24/7 year-round, and ensuring Information Assurance (IA) compliance.
