About Homeland Security ConsultantsHomeland Security Consultants, LLCHSC_3767f932-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b9Established in 2006, Homeland Security Consultants, LLC, located in Washington DC, has a core focus on providing information assurance and cyber-security services to financial, government, and commercial organizations, on a national and international scale. Homeland Security Consultants is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVO SBC). Our members are recognized for providing innovated cyber-security solutions to address industry needs.Robert CopeCEO -- Our CEO has over 25 years of mission critical systems development experience spanning all aspects from development and operations to acquisition. He has worked for over two years in the field of Service Oriented Architecture for DoD, contributing to SOAPatterns.org and participating in the Soaschool.com training. With the advent of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, he led the effort to integrate an identity management system with the DHS smart card solution to meet the October 27, 2006 deadline to issue the first Personal Identity Verification cards. The last 8 years have been in the field of Information Assurance (IA), pioneering Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems and large scale Public Key Enabling (PKE) solutions for Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He Led development of DHS Office of CIO Smart Card Program including development of OMB 300, Acquisition Plan, Fiscal Year Homeland Security Planning (FYHSP) process, coordination with the Engineering Review Group (ERG) and coordination with DHS Components. He led system integration of Microsoft Certification Authority into a Level 3 Assurance, Federal Bridge compliant PKI for DHS. Our CEO volunteered for the Naval Flight Program. He was designated a Naval Aviator and volunteered for Helicopter Mine Countermeasures 12 on its way to clear mines in Haiphong Harbor, Vietnam.HSC COOOur COO is currently working as the security lead for a $68.5 million dollar technical infrastructure upgrade for the US-VISIT IDENT system. Previously he served as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the ICISS system. He was responsible for the Certification and Accreditation of the system, which was given Authority to Operate (ATO). Before accepting ISSO responsibilities, he worked on the systems integration team as a security engineer for the first generation PIV Card Issuance Station for DHS. He has worked on projects for the Department of Homeland Security, National Capital Region First Responders, General Services Administration, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer, and Naval Supply Systems Command.HSC ClientsClients turn to HSC for clear direction in achieving Cyber Security objectives to attain an effective defense against cyber-attacks. HSC's Cyber Security services provide the necessary cornerstones to make our client’s security programs effective and efficient. HSC provides tactical and strategic Cyber Security services: Security Assessment, Security Operations, Compliance, and Security Engineering._37680120-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b9To safeguard industry from new and emerging cyberspace threats._37680121-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b9Cyber SecurityWe will not say we are number 1 in the industry as competitors might tout, since there is no established metric to make that claim. What we will say is that Homeland Security Consultants is distinguished within the field of cyber security. Our consultants have published patents, written texts, published articles, received recognition, developed innovative technologies, and contributed to White House reports and the NIST 800 series, in addition to Cloud and SOA architectures; just to name a few accomplishments. The list keeps growing and will continue to do so. If you want a solid team of effective cyber security specialists who deliver quality guidance and deliverables within deadline and budget, then look no further.TacticsHSC's Tactical Cyber Security Services -- HSC Security Assessments are used to protect against the never ending onslaught of cyber-attacks. HSC provides our clients with comprehensive understanding of exploitable threat vectors that directly affect our client's mission critical systems. HSC Security Operations efficiently defend our client's mission critical systems by providing vigilant personnel to operate near-real time security infrastructure to identify when active attacks are in progress and provide effective defensive safeguards to extinguish the threat.Strategic PlanningHSC's Strategic Cyber Security Services -- HSC Enterprise Security Management services provide a comprehensive Cyber Security program implementation solution. In order to implement effective Cyber Security programs, detailed Cyber Security planning is required. HSC leverages compliance activities to develop effective Cyber Security programs and plans, to ensure our clients are positioned to respond to and mitigate Cyber Security risks. HSC provides knowledgeable subject matter experts to perform security compliance audits of our client's mission critical systems. HSC Security Engineering services deploy adequate technical safeguards required for compliance standards. HSC architects the necessary Cyber Security solutions that defend your enterprise while also satisfying compliance audit requirements.Security AssessmentPerform FISMA security assessments._37680122-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b91FISMA SECURITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES -- Homeland Security Consultants performs independent FISMA security assessments. Our mission is to validate and verify that your enterprise systems are adequately protected according to FISMA security requirements. The HSC distinction is that we have applied understanding of the technologies behind the compliance check-box; we provide judgment you can trust, adding value through effective evaluation of cyber defenses. Homeland Security Consultants Security Assessment team has extensive experience in security control implementation evaluation of mission critical information systems for Commercial, Defense, and Federal clients. HSC provides subject matter experts who have worked for the world’s largest Security Operations Centers, served on fortune 500 cloud security engineering projects, and have provided penetration testing for renowned security research firms identifying current exploitation methods within complex IT environments. Our Security Assessment team incorporates the skills of highly proficient technical experts who have in-the-trenches experiences that have revolutionized the security industry. Homeland Security Consultants Security Assessment team provides a highly refined mixture of skills, which provides our clients with unmatched technical, policy, and operational insight required for a successful FISMA audit._376806b6-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b9Security OperationsProvide security Management services._376807c4-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92Homeland Security Consultants conducts the following process when engaging in Enterprise Security Management services ... We apply this framework when conducting security assessments against the enterprise to implement solutions that best protect multiple assets as opposed to developing one-off solutions that fail to address the overall security posture within the enterprise framework. This cost savings approach provides streamlined security solutions that help the customer achieve compliance and efficiency when protecting their enterprise systems.Objectives & Performance TargetsWork with executives to identify clear cyber security objectives and performance targets._376807c5-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.1Cybersecurity Enterprise Evaluation PlanDevelop a Cybersecurity Enterprise Evaluation Plan based on business/mission priority, risk appetite, and budget._376807c6-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.2Risk ManagementEvaluate business processes to determine existing risk management maturity._376807c7-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.3Threat IdentificationEvaluate technical cybersecurity implementations to determine threat identification capability._37680a58-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.4Attack ResiliencyEvaluate technical cybersecurity implementations to determine attack resiliency._37680a59-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.5TargetsProvide actionable cybersecurity program improvement targets for executive review._37680a5a-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.6ImplementationImplement cybersecurity program improvements._37680a5b-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.7MonitoringMonitor progress of cybersecurity program improvements._37680a5c-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b92.8TrainingProvide training and certification programs for Cloud, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Big Data subject areas._37680a5d-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b93Bank of AmericaCapital OneCIBC BankVISA Security GroupBooze Allen HamiltonGeneral DynamicsTELUS TelecommunicationsVerizon/TerramarkViacomUS DoDAustralian DoDCanadian DoDMckesson PharmaceuticalsMonsantoManatoba LotteryNieman MarcusBloomberegWyle Science Technology and Engineering GroupARCITURA CLOUD, BIG DATA, AND SOA EDUCATION -- HSC presents Arcitura training courses internationally to Commercial Companies and Government Agencies. Arcitura Education Inc., provides state-of-the-art, vendor-neutral training and certification programs for Cloud, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Big Data subject areas. Arcitura curricula include vendor-neutral exams, courses, text books, and official supplements and resources regarding cutting edge topics within the IT industry. HSC has provided training for Enterprise and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Cloud Architecture and SOA Security. HSC has presented to Banking, Financial, Health Care, Telecommunications, Cloud, Automation, Government, Departments of Defense, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Information and other industries both nationally and internationally. Clients include: Bank of America, Capital One, CIBC Bank, VISA Security Group, Booze Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics, TELUS Telecommunications, Verizon/Terramark, Viacom; US, Australian and Canadian DoDs, Mckesson Pharmaceuticals, Monsanto, Manatoba Lottery, Nieman Marcus, Bloombereg, Wyle Science Technology and Engineering Group among others._37680a5e-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b9Other ServicesProvide practical experience to meet mission objectives and deliver products that satisfy requirements._37680a5f-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94SERVICES -- Clients seek out HSC Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) because we acquire resources with extensive real world application of such knowledge. HSC provides practical, in the trenches experience, which can be leveraged to meet mission objectives and deliver products that satisfy requirements within budget and deadline. HSC team members maintain active certifications in industry specific concentrations to meet the needs of our clients. HSC provides diverse skill sets to address the overarching needs of the enterprise as well as areas of specific concentration.Application ArchitectureProvide requirements analysis to create and define an application framework to meet business objectives. _37680ad0-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.1Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Department of Defense (DoD)Department of the TreasuryAPPLICATION ARCHITECTURE -- The HSC application architecture team provides talented insight to meet the needs of our clients. We provide in depth requirements analysis to determine the best strategy to create and define an application framework to meet business objectives. Taking a holistic approach to solve today’s problems within the enterprise, we seek to develop new solutions while recognizing potential reuse of existing applications to leverage existing efforts. HSC uses the latest architectural approaches, with a thorough understanding of the advantages and pitfalls of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), to approach interoperability and reuse issues. We provide our clients with the key to application development success by providing clear requirements based on the needs of the enterprise. HSC takes complex applications and divides them into manageable pieces through understanding the interactions and dependencies among components. We provide our findings and suggestions to our clients with thorough, easy to understand documentation so that decision makers have the tools they need to make informed decisions. The HSC applications architecture team has performed work for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Treasury. HSC applications architecture team has performed the following key tasks:Architecture & Interoperability AnalysisPerform architecture and interoperability analysis._37680bf2-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.1.1HSC personnel served as the Chief Architect for the DoD Joint Information Environment (JIE) Authentication Gateway Services (AGS) system. HSC personnel were responsible for integrating the IdAM portfolio consisting of AGS, Directory, Synchronization, White Pages and DoD Visitor architectures. Led the development of DoDAF artifacts and documentation using the Magic Draw SysML architecture development system. Used IBM DOORS system to manage IdAM requirements for entry into the Magic Draw architecture system. Produced portfolio based DoDAF artifacts and engineering documentation. Produced rolled-up IdAM level DoDAF artifacts through the model integration process. Led DoD level IdAM work group meeting consisting of representatives from Combat Commands, Services and Agencies (C/S/A)s. Participated in joint reviews, adjudicated comments and updated IdAM artifacts in reqsponse. more… Prepared Business Process Models and Unified Modeling Language (UML) Diagrams to model and define application and cross functional services for DoD Command and Control Systems. Provided enterprise security architectures for DoD. Authored architecture and interoperability analysis studies for DoD combat support systems.Application & Computer ProgrammingDevelop applications and computer programs._37681534-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.1.2Designed, installed and operated a cyber identity and access management simulation lab comprised of numerous security technologies. Provided custom application programming to tailor the software packages in a manner consistent with DHS business and security requirements. Provided computer-programming services to develop an automated geographical mapping system to help DHS ICE develop a nationwide deployment strategy of PIV card issuance stations. The respective software parsed DHS data and utilized mapping technologies to help provide DHS decision makers with the information they required to successfully meet their objectives.Software DevelopmentDevelop identity management software._37681535-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.1.3DHSDeveloped custom identity management software focused on improving the security posture of the DHS enterprise, which involved key stakeholders from multiple components including ICE, NPPD, TSA and HQ. Developed utilities to help diagnose and resolve technical challenges related to smart card and public key infrastructure deployment at DHS and Treasury. Participated in agency wide Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to provide input concerning the design and implementation of HSC developed PIV software for DHS. Authored testing plans to ensure the software met DHS security and business requirements.Enterprise ArchitectureProvide knowledge and support to refresh enterprises with efficient means to conduct business._37681536-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.2ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE -- Clients seek out HSC Enterprise Architects to provide the knowledge and support to refresh the enterprise with efficient means to conduct business. We work with key stakeholders and leadership teams to develop a strategy that enables both Business and IT. HSC aims to streamline the processes that involve secure information transfer among disparate IT assets based on business requirements. To meet the needs of today’s enterprise, HSC provides in depth knowledge of Web Services using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) to promote the use of shared infrastructure and applications to improve information flows and reduce costs.Information AssuranceProvide in depth Enterprise perspective to deficiencies, threats, and inefficiencies affecting IT System Environments._37681818-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.3MicrosoftDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityFederal Bureau of InvestigationsUS TreasuryINFORMATION ASSURANCE -- In order for any security program to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives HSC understands that effective leadership is required for success. We provide our clients with in depth Enterprise perspective to deficiencies, threats, and inefficiencies affecting their IT System Environments. HSC helps our clients develop effective supporting business process, procedures, and technical policy to ensure the IT Security Program meets compliance mandate conformance requirements. HSC provides the necessary skill sets to establish or refine functional operations within the Security Program. We have established Security Operations teams, implement comprehensive security monitoring solutions, and automate compliance reporting for our customers. In addition we provide guidance for Contingency and Disaster Recovery Planning and Incident Response. Our qualified team of specialists is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and mission critical components of Federal and Defense Agencies to help guide their security programs to success... HSC has conducted Security Assessments for Federal and Commercial clients.Project ManagementManage complex, mission critical national programs._37681994-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.4PROJECT MANAGEMENT -- Clients seek out HSC Project Managers because of our proven delivery methodology and track record for achieving project objectives. Homeland Security Consultants (HSC) has demonstrated experience managing complex, mission critical national programs with on-time and on-budget results. Our sound management practices support mature programs and are flexible to facilitate the growth and change associated with introducing innovative solutions to meet evolving customer needs. We have a proven history of overcoming unforeseen challenges without jeopardizing our ability to meet customer requirements. The nature of our business requires management flexibility and rapid adjustment of workflow plans and schedules to align with changes. Our experienced technical team manages program requirements through clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and lines of authority. Clients seek out HSC Project Managers because of our proven delivery methodology and track record for achieving project objectives. We provide the expertise to define clear and attainable project requirements, develop comprehensive project plans, and procure talented resources to achieve success. HSC provides the needed attention to detail to manage the cost of the project while preserving the quality that HSC is known to deliver. HSC project managers have served at program and project levels for the DoD and DHS. HSC has performed the following key tasks:Earned Value ManagementEstablish program wide Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and standards._37681a52-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.4.1Contract Performance ReportsDeveloped program wide Contract Performance Reports (CPRs), which report on cost and schedule performance on a monthly basis._37681a53-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.4.2Security ArchitectureAttain defense-in-depth architecture goals to provide technical safeguards for securing enterprises._37681a54-8475-11e4-98c6-2d3a2d7154b94.5SECURITY ARCHITECTURE -- HSC has experience providing Commercial, Federal, and Defense clients in attaining defense-in-depth architecture goals to provide technical safeguards for securing the enterprise. We believe that to best address cybersecurity the best practice is to build secure functionality as part of the original design. Building resiliency into the original design provides your enterprise with the capability to handle threats without interrupting service, business process, or mission objectives. Incorporating security as part of the overall architecture provides the benefit of cost savings by avoiding expensive security control retrofitting, minimizes compliance deficiencies, and provides your enterprise with comprehensive security at all levels of defense-in-depth tiers.2014-12-15https://homelandsecurityconsultants.net/about-us/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net