PORTLAND, OR – July 11, 2024 – Eclypsium, the leader in digital supply chain security for enterprise hardware, firmware and software infrastructure, today announced a new partnership with Everfox (formerly Forcepoint Federal), a leader in defending the world’s critical data and networks. The partnership was built to support the National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office’s (NCDSMO) Raise The Bar (RTB) requirements.
Federal agencies across the United States rely on the exchange of classified information across borders to accomplish various mission objectives. As this need continues to grow, Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), a controlled interface that allows for the manual or automated transfer of information between security domains, play a key role in information sharing and have emerged as a critical element of the national security framework. CDS devices are comprised of dozens of foundational components that are essential to their function. These systems and components rely on firmware developed by a vast network of manufacturers in the digital supply chain. Recognizing the growing threat posed by adversaries seeking to exploit cross-domain activities, NSA established the NCDSMO, which aims to enhance security. The Raise the Bar (RTB) initiative was introduced in 2018 as the first set of security requirements and standards for the NCDSMO, which aims to reduce risk for CDS systems and enhance the security and capabilities of cross-domain solutions.
“Government agencies need absolute confidence that the data and information they send and receive has been transmitted safely and securely. However, CDS devices and their components all rely on firmware developed by a myriad of equipment manufacturers, posing inherent risks to system integrity and data security,” said Steve Limbert, vice president of U.S. Federal Affairs at Eclypsium. “Eclypsium provides unique support for Everfox CDS devices that meet the requirements of the RTB initiative. By facilitating scanning during the configuration and assembly process, the Eclypsium platform can verify the integrity of the device before it is delivered and accepted by the end user. Through our partnership with Everfox, we are advancing the protection of sensitive and critical information for government agencies and other organizations that rely on CDS technology.”
CDS innovator Everfox is a leading Commercial-Off-The-Shelf developer providing NCDSMO-approved RTB-compliant solutions to government agencies. With the powerful Eclypsium Supply Chain Security Platform protection, the integrity and health of critical CDS devices can be easily and automatically verified during system production and operation. Built on decades of firmware vulnerability research, the Eclypsium Platform provides industry-leading assurance for firmware and hardware. A basic scan confirms the current state of the asset and all components are authentic and tamper-free, and validates that the equipment is using the latest supported version of firmware and is free of vulnerabilities. The technology can identify the presence of known threats and monitor the behavior of firmware and other critical code to detect the presence of unknown threats. With end-to-end protection for the foundational components of CDS devices, Eclypsium’s platform provides the tools and insights needed to protect your most critical digital supply chains from disruptions, data loss, and the effects of other cyber attacks. Everfox and Eclypsium are working together to build a new level of supply chain integrity into the Everfox CDS product family.
“Everfox CDS systems enable easier collaboration, better mission decisions in real time, and faster innovation in support of the unique and complex goals of those who defend our national security,” said Shaun Bierweiler, chief revenue officer at Everfox. “Our collaboration with Eclypsium enables us to deliver these solutions to thousands of government and private sector users around the world while ensuring they comply with the most stringent security standards of RTB guidelines and Common Criteria requirements.”
To learn more about how Eclypsium helps U.S. government and private entities validate every component of their digital supply chains, visit eclypsium.com or email sales@eclypsium.com to schedule a demo.
About Eclypsium
Eclypsium’s cloud-based and on-premise platform delivers digital supply chain security for critical software, firmware and hardware for enterprise infrastructure. Eclypsium helps businesses and government agencies mitigate risk to their infrastructure from complex technology supply chains. Eclypsium is a Gartner Cool Vendor, a TAG CyberDistinguished Vendor, one of the 10 most innovative security companies in the world by Fast Company, a CNBC Upstart 100, CB Insights CyberDefender and an RSAC Innovation Sandbox Finalist.
About EverFox
For more than 25 years, Everfox (formerly Forcepoint Federal) has been protecting the world’s most critical data and networks from the most complex cyber threats imaginable. As a pioneer in defense-grade, high-assurance cybersecurity, Everfox has led the delivery and development of innovative cybersecurity technologies. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Everfox’s suite of cross-domain, threat protection, and insider risk solutions empower government and enterprise organizations to securely use their data where and how it needs to be. For more information, visit www.everfox.com.
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