Security and Information Assurance

NetStar-1 understands the challenges Government and industry IT managers face as they develop and implement information security policies and perform the daily security operations needed to meet agency and OMB-driven security standards.  The Information Technology Management Reform Act, FISMA, and other regulations explicitly require a risk-based policy for cost-effective security.

The cost of IT security breaches jumped 97% in 2009, and 65% of IT executives plan spending increases for security hardware and software in the near future. We work with clients in all phases of compliance, design, testing, Certification and Accreditation (C&A), reporting, and management. We couple this with our expertise in security and forensic operations to ensure effective security controls that meet customer standards. NetStar-1 provides a complete set of Information Assurance services that are compliant with FISMA, DISCAP, NIACAP and NIST standards, as well as all applicable statutory regulations. Our security professionals will continuously assess your systems, offer recommendations, and monitor security controls.

Why Choose NetStar-1?

NetStar-1 performed the C&A of multiple web-based systems for USGS, and we offer a complete set of IT security support solutions including:

  • Accurate identification of risks.
  • End-to-end C&A  initiation, certification, monitoring, lifecycle management.
  • Compliance with FISMA, DITSCAP, DIACAP, and NIST standards.
  • Scalability to FIPS-199 ISSC.
  • Effective security controls assessment.
  • Defined, measureable levels of information protection.
  • Comprehensive support for all levels of information security complexities.
  • Credible, risk-based management decisions for accreditation, risk identification, and operational risk acceptance.

Our security and IA experience provides our clients with more accurate security controls, and effective security vulnerability monitoring and management.

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NetStar-1 Solutions


  • Assessment and Audits

    Design and Planning Services

    • Conceptual Design
    • Structured Decision
    • Architecture Timeline
    • Cost of Ownership
    • Business Case
  • Implementation
    • Technical Planning and Implementation
    • Product Acquisition
    • Proof of Concept
    • Technical Audit
  • Operational Tools
    • Trusted-Agent FISMA
    • RMS for C&A creation
    • ECORA – compliance
    • Belarc’s BelManage
    • eEye RETINA