Apex Assurance at IETF 83
Apex Assurance Group will be at IETF 83, presenting on SACM and the relationship to other IETF efforts.
Case Study Posted: Training for STIG / UC APL Listing for Large Security Vendor
Apex has posted a new case study highlighting our delivery of an internal training program to focus on DOD assurance, and specifically STIG and UC APL listing. Our team has practical experience leading these efforts for major vendors, and Apex Assurance was selected to train a large security vendor’s sales and product teams on the details for STIG testing and UC APL listing. The training was a success and was integrated into the customer’s formal education program.
We’ve written a very basic primer for DOD Information Assurance, STIG, and UC APL, available here. This only scratches the surface but does give readers a basic understanding of terminology and process. Our DOD IA / UC APL consulting services are tailored to help product vendors define and execute on strategies for DOD and UC APL listing.
Contact us to see what we can do for you.
News Desk: Apex Assurance Posts Free White Paper – A Product Manager’s Guide to DOD IA and STIGs
Apex Assurance Group has released another free white paper entitled “A Product Manager’s Guide to DOD IA and STIGs.” The paper provides a brief overview of STIGs, required for DOD IA compliance, and is written from a product manager’s perspective. No registration is required.
News Desk: Apex Assurance to Present at IT Security Automation Conference
Apex Assurance Group will be presenting at the 7th Annual IT Security Automation Conference in Crystal City this week on the subject of SCAP for Internet-working devices. Other company representatives will be there as well. We hope to see you there!
News Desk: Apex Assurance Announces Offerings for JITC and STIG Compliance for UC APL Listing
Apex Assurance Group is pleased to announce the launching of a new service to help customers achieve JITC certification and strategically address STIGs for DOD IA compliance and UC APL listing. Luis Nuñez has over 5 years of experience running JITC and STIG initiatives for Cisco Systems, and he is leading this new IA practice for Apex. He brings a wealth of practical knowledge in this area that will add considerable value to our customers challenged with these endeavors.
We’re already engaged with security companies to assist with these endeavors. Contact us today to see how we can help lead you to success in this complex area.
News Desk: Apex Assurance Releases Free White Paper- A Product Manager’s Guide to FIPS 140
Apex Assurance Group has released a free white paper entitled “A Product Manager’s Guide to FIPS 140.” The paper provides a quick overview of the FIPS 140 standard from a product manager’s perspective. No registration is required.
News Desk: Apex Assurance Group’s Managing Director Invited to Speak at WaveForum 2011
Ray Potter, Managing Director and Founder, was invited to speak at WaveForum 2011 on FIPS 140 Validation. Randall Easter, Director of the CMVP, co-presented as well.
Topics covered during this session include:
- The importance of FIPS 140-2 to Federal organizations
- Defining the FIPS 140-2 standard
- Using Validated Cryptographic modules
- How FIPS 140 standards are changing
News Desk: Directors at Apex Assurance Group Publish Book to Introduce the FIPS 140 Security Standard to Product Vendors
Wes Higaki and Ray Potter have written a book to address FIPS 140 concerns from a vendor’s perspective. In this book, the reader will learn:
- What the FIPS 140 standards cover
- How much the testing process costs in terms of hours and money
- Who needs to be involved in the process
- What practices help ensure a successful validation
- How examples demonstrate real-world situations and solutions
- What the issues are with FIPS 140
- What the future holds for FIPS 140
News Desk: Apex Assurance Director Wes Higaki to Lead Comprehensive Training Session at 12th ICCC
Wes Higaki has been asked to lead a training session at this year’s International Common Criteria Conference. Details and agenda can be found at the ICCC site. We hope to see you there!
News Desk: Wes Higaki Joins Apex Assurance Group as Director of Certifications Strategy
Wes Higaki joins Apex Assurance Group as Director of Certifications Strategy. See Wes’ bio here. Welcome aboard!