MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
It is easier and less expensive than ever for a bad cyber actor to
acquire the technology and tools to carry out a cyber attack. As a
result, the challenge of ensuring the nation's cybersecurity has become
more complex. Today's threat environment requires that the nation's
cyber defenders be equipped with actionable intelligence and a keen
sense of the tactics, techniques, and procedures to protect our
organizations, infrastructure and citizens' personal information. In
recognition of this changing domain, General Services Administration
(GSA)/Federal System Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) has
awarded Booz Allen Hamilton a seat on the $460 Million USCYBERCOM MA
Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Booz Allen
will provide mission support services that include providing
capabilities and expertise in the full range of technologies, Cyberspace
Operations, joint operation planning, training and exercises.
"We at Booz Allen are proud to support this mission-critical work," says
Patricia Goforth, Executive Vice President and leader of the cyber
operations business at Booz Allen Hamilton. "Cyber security is no longer
solely about creating a wall and keeping actors out. Effective
protection requires integrating agile cyber threat intelligence with
security and technology operations that can detect external and internal
dangers as they constantly change and expand. It is an honor to work on
the front lines ensuring the cyber safety of our nation."
The five year contract will position Booz Allen as a core partner to
Cyber Command leadership as it drives the increasingly important mission
of ensuring US safety in cyberspace. Through this contract, Booz Allen
can provide a wide variety of services to Cyber Command, and will take a
multi-disciplined approach to cybersecurity, looking to integrate cyber
threat intelligence with security and technology operations to protect
America's citizens, technology, infrastructure and information. This
award builds on Booz Allen's existing relationship with the United
States Cyber Command as the firm continues to be one of the premier
providers of cyber security capabilities for the Department of Defense.
"This win is a testament not only to the consistently high quality work
our firm has delivered for US Cyber Command, but also to the fact that
Booz Allen, with our cross-disciplinary and proactive approach to cyber
defense, is well suited to help our nation as it works to move faster,
and more deliberately in the defense of increased threats," said James
Allen, Executive Vice President and Booz Allen's Cyber Account leader.
"Through the life of this IDIQ we will assist Cyber Command in
detecting, defending, and defeating both external and internal threats
that exploit our connected society."
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has been at the forefront of strategy
and technology for more than 100 years. Today, the firm provides
management and technology consulting and engineering services to leading Fortune 500
corporations, governments, and not-for-profits across the globe. Booz
Allen partners with public and private sector clients to solve their
most difficult challenges through a combination of consulting,
analytics, mission operations, technology, systems delivery,
cybersecurity, engineering, and innovation expertise.
With international headquarters in McLean, Virginia, the firm employs
about 22,600 people globally, and had revenue of $5.41 billion for the
12 months ended March 31, 2016. To learn more, visit www.boozallen.com.
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