Enhanced IT Security for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Integrating advanced real-time monitoring capabilities to improve IT security Overview When the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sought to enhance its IT security practices, it turned to SOSi. Our team worked closely with the CFTC to plan and integrate new real-time monitoring capabilities into its mission systems. The changes were part of a larger effort to help the agency adopt and comply with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) policies championed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To meet NIST and CDM standards, we supported the CFTC in auditing its network design and performing risk and vulnerability assessments to enhance security. We initiated a new control accounting system to ensure that all revisions to CFTC systems were introduced in a coordinated manner and coordinated the release of all software updates across the IT environment. Our experts also worked with the agency to update its system documentation files to demonstrate compliance with NIST required policies, plans, processes, procedures, and architecture diagrams. Results SOSi systematically improved CFTC’s IT security program, which now complies with the stringent standards and guidelines set by NIST. We achieved this by integrating new change control procedures, performing security impact analysis, and deploying updates to critical software systems. We also assisted the CFTC to inventory its IT assets, develop approved software and hardware lists, and we established new baseline standards that have improved the security of all agency servers and desktops. Related Services Cybersecurity Mitigating threats to critical mission systems and preserving U.S. cyberspace superiority Enterprise IT and Network Operations Increasing the efficiency of operations to improve effectiveness and reduce costs Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Design, System Integration and Application Automation Leading the digital transformation of legacy enterprise solutions to achieve IT modernization objectives Scientific Engineering and Technical Assistance Devising solutions to complex mission challenges at a moment’s notice Company About SOSi Leadership Awards News SOSi Services Case Studies Careers Privacy Policy Contact Us Locations Contact 2021 SOS International LLC. All rights reserved. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Read More Cookie settings ACCEPT