Advancing Cybersecurity and Risk Management for the Department of the Army

As a subcontractor, InterSec Inc supported the Department of the Army’s CIO/G6 office in hardening software security, mitigating ERP system risks, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

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Background

The Department of the Army oversees global operations where enterprise software reliability and security are paramount. Large‐scale ERP systems manage personnel, logistics, and financial data across multiple regions.

The Client

Department Of Army

Industry

Defense

The Challenge

Software Development Security: Required compliance with stringent DoD directives to prevent vulnerabilities in the development lifecycle.
Complex ERP Systems: Multiple, globally distributed ERP systems introduced challenges in patch management and risk mitigation.
Budget & Resource Constraints: Maintaining continuous disaster recovery and business continuity within cost‐effective parameters.

Approach and Strategy

Risk‐Based Prioritization: Focused on top‐priority threats to software and ERP infrastructure first.
Collaboration with Army Stakeholders: Worked closely with the CIO/G6 office to align security improvements with broader strategic objectives.

Solution & Implementation

Strengthened Secure Dev Practices
- Embedded DoD‐compliant secure coding standards and regular code reviews.
Mitigated ERP System Risks
- Conducted holistic ERP assessments; implemented robust identity/access controls and configuration best practices.
Applied FinOps Principles
- Used financial operations methodologies to optimize cloud-based disaster recovery, balancing cost and performance.
Global Cloud-Based ERP Management
- Streamlined cloud provisioning and monitoring, ensuring resilient and scalable ERP access worldwide.

Results / Outcomes

Reduced Security Risks: Proactive development and ERP hardening curtailed attack surfaces.
Enhanced Operational Capabilities: Minimized downtime and supported mission-critical Army functions.
Cost Savings: Efficient disaster recovery planning underpinned by cloud resources, lowering overhead and infrastructure expenses.
Optimized Cloud Resource Management: Improved responsiveness and scalability in dynamic operational environments.

Lesson Learned

Secure DevOps Integration: Embedding security at each development stage ensured minimal vulnerabilities and faster deployments.
Strategic, Not Just Tactical: Aligning security measures with the Army’s broader goals fostered buy-in and long‐term sustainability.