// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Federal Information Security
Federal Information Security refers to the laws, policies, and practices required to protect the information and computer systems of the United States government. It establishes a framework for federal agencies to manage and reduce cybersecurity risks to their data and operations.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Federal Information Security is a comprehensive cybersecurity framework mandated by laws like the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) to protect U.S. government information systems and data assets. It involves implementing risk management frameworks (RMF) and security controls defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and requires agencies to achieve compliance and report on their security posture to entities like CISA and OMB.
BACKGROUND
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection across all levels of government, coordinating cybersecurity programs with U.S. states, and improving the government's cybersecurity protections against private and nation-state hackers.
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- FISMA Compliance
- Federal Cybersecurity
- Government Information Assurance
- NIST RMF Implementation
- Public Sector IT Security
- GovCyber
USAGE NOTE
This term is central to government contracting, as vendors handling federal data must prove their systems comply with these security standards.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Federal Information Security.
A major government contractor providing technology consulting and engineering services, including cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance solutions for U.S. federal agencies to meet FISMA and NIST standards.
Develops enterprise cybersecurity platforms, including next-generation firewalls and cloud security solutions, that are widely used by federal agencies to secure their networks and achieve FedRAMP authorization for cloud services.
Provides a cloud-native endpoint protection platform and threat intelligence services. Its Falcon platform is used by federal agencies for threat detection and response, meeting requirements for advanced endpoint security and federal Zero Trust initiatives.
Operates AWS GovCloud, an isolated cloud region designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads for U.S. government agencies, providing secure infrastructure that complies with FedRAMP, DoD SRG, and other federal security requirements.
Offers Microsoft Azure Government and Microsoft 365 Government, cloud platforms and productivity suites built to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of the U.S. public sector, including FISMA and FedRAMP High.
A large science and technology company that provides systems integration, IT modernization, and cybersecurity services to federal defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, including managing Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
Specializes in cyber exposure and vulnerability management solutions. Its products are used by federal agencies to continuously scan for vulnerabilities, assess risk, and demonstrate compliance with federal mandates like the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program.
Provides a data platform for security information and event management (SIEM) and observability. Federal agencies use Splunk to collect and analyze machine data to detect threats, investigate incidents, and maintain security compliance.