Jerry Petersen
Carahsoft Technology has a long history of supporting the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, according to Steve Jacyna, director of innovative cybersecurity solutions at the company. Because of this extended collaboration, Carahsoft is able to provide the government with software that meets national security requirements, Jacyna said in an article published Monday.
CDM Approved Products List
The purpose of the CDM Program is to identify and prioritize the risks in the government’s cybersecurity space and improve the ability of the government to respond to cyber issues and threats. Part of this effort is the provision of certified tools and sensors under the CDM Approved Products List. Tools under this list are classified into 4 categories: asset management, identity and access management, network security management and data protection management.
Carahsoft Support for APL Vendors
The Carahsoft director explained that his company supports over 70 vendors that provide tools in the APL. Carahsoft works to assist the vendors in completing the APL submission and certification process. The company also helps maintain communication with CISA concerning updates to the APL.
Benefits Offered by CDM Program
For Jacyna, end users within the government can benefit from acquiring tools from the CDM Program. First, although the program focuses on federal infrastructure, it also works with the General Services Administration and caters to the needs of its customer base. Agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, which prioritizes the protection of critical infrastructure, can also benefit from the program, as can efforts to ensure election security.
Another key benefit of the program is the high level of support it provides to government customers. Support services provided by CDM include program management resources, funding resources and outreach resources.
