Security Engineering
Classified Solutions Design, Integration & Accreditation
Classified solutions designed, integrated, implemented and accredited end to end, using the right mix of GOTS and COTS technology.
Overview
Classified capability, from design to accreditation.
Fielding a classified capability means bringing government off-the-shelf (GOTS) and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology together into a system that serves the mission and passes accreditation. CDT designs the solution, integrates and implements it, and carries it through assessment and authorization, so you have one accountable team from requirements to an operational, accredited system.
What's included
Capabilities
Solution design
Architectures that meet mission and classified security requirements, with the right GOTS and COTS components selected for each.
GOTS & COTS integration
Government and commercial components, including NSA-approved encryption and cross-domain solutions, integrated and tested as one system.
Implementation
Installation, configuration and hardening on site, with the security documentation produced as we build.
Accreditation
Control implementation, assessment support and authorization packages, from initial ATO through re-accreditation.
How we work
A proven, repeatable process.
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Requirements
We work with your teams to define mission, performance and compliance requirements up front.
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Architecture
A secure architecture designed around your framework: STIGs, RMF controls or your own standards.
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Build & harden
Systems are built, configured and hardened in advance, with documentation produced as we go.
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Validate
We test the system against its requirements before it goes live, so there are no surprises at inspection.
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Operate & sustain
DevSecOps operations and maintenance keep the system patched, compliant and ready.
What is the difference between GOTS and COTS?
GOTS (government off-the-shelf) products are developed for or owned by the government, such as NSA-approved encryption devices. COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) products are commercially available hardware and software. Most classified solutions combine both, and CDT selects and integrates each to meet the mission and the security requirements.
Do you stay involved through accreditation?
Yes. The team that designs and builds the solution also implements the controls, prepares the authorization package and supports you through assessment, so nothing is lost between engineering and accreditation.
Related services
Often paired with
Security Engineering
Classified Network Engineering
SIPRNet and classified environments engineered, authorized and sustained, including our CipherX solution.
Compliance & Authorization
RMF, A&A & Authorization to Operate
NIST Risk Management Framework support from gap analysis through Assessment & Authorization to a full ATO.
Compliance & Authorization
Inspection & Audit Readiness
Preparation for DCSA, CORA/CCRI and other inspections, so you get it right the first time.
Let's talk
Let's talk about classified solutions design, integration & accreditation.
Talk with a CDT engineer about your mission, your systems and your deadlines. We'll tell you honestly what it takes.