ECS-CMS Team Receives Agency Honor Award
A cybersecurity team led by ECS, an ASGN brand, has received a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Honor Award for improving breach and incident response times and increasing security team efficiency. ECS provides managed cybersecurity services to CMS, including enterprise security operations, incident response, SOC-as-a-service, threat intelligence analytics, data forensics, security engineering, penetration testing, and breach simulation. The team supports CMS Healthcare Marketplace and helps protect systems serving millions through Medicare, Medicaid, and other health programs.
Un team di cybersecurity guidato da ECS, un marchio di ASGN, ha ricevuto un Premio d'onore dei Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) per aver migliorato i tempi di risposta a violazioni e incidenti e aumentato l'efficienza del team di sicurezza. ECS offre servizi di cybersecurity gestiti a CMS, tra cui operazioni di sicurezza per l'impresa, risposta a incidenti, SOC-as-a-service, analisi delle minacce, forense dei dati, ingegneria della sicurezza, test di penetrazione e simulazione di violazioni. Il team supporta il Mercato Sanitario CMS e contribuisce a proteggere i sistemi a servizio di milioni di persone attraverso Medicare, Medicaid e altri programmi di salute.
Un equipo de ciberseguridad dirigido por ECS, una marca de ASGN, ha recibido un Premio Honorario de los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS) por mejorar los tiempos de respuesta a violaciones e incidentes y aumentar la eficiencia del equipo de seguridad. ECS proporciona servicios de ciberseguridad gestionados a CMS, incluyendo operaciones de seguridad empresarial, respuesta a incidentes, SOC-como-servicio, análisis de inteligencia de amenazas, forense de datos, ingeniería de seguridad, pruebas de penetración y simulación de brechas. El equipo apoya el Mercado de Salud de CMS y ayuda a proteger los sistemas que atienden a millones a través de Medicare, Medicaid y otros programas de salud.
ECS가 이끄는 사이버 보안 팀은 침해 및 사고 대응 시간을 개선하고 보안 팀의 효율성을 높인 공로로 메디케어 및 메디케이드 서비스 센터(CMS) 명예상을 수상했습니다. ECS는 CMS에 관리형 사이버 보안 서비스를 제공하며, 여기에는 기업 보안 운영, 사고 대응, SOC-서비스, 위협 인텔리전스 분석, 데이터 포렌식, 보안 엔지니어링, 침투 테스트 및 침해 시뮬레이션이 포함됩니다. 이 팀은 CMS 건강 시장을 지원하며 메디케어, 메디케이드 및 기타 건강 프로그램을 통해 수백만 명을 서비스하는 시스템을 보호하는 데 도움을 줍니다.
Une équipe de cybersécurité dirigée par ECS, une marque d'ASGN, a reçu un Prix d'Honneur des Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pour avoir amélioré les temps de réponse aux violations et incidents et augmenté l'efficacité de l'équipe de sécurité. ECS fournit des services de cybersécurité gérés au CMS, y compris des opérations de sécurité pour les entreprises, des réponses aux incidents, SOC-en-service, des analyses de renseignement sur les menaces, la criminalistique des données, l'ingénierie de la sécurité, des tests de pénétration et des simulations de violations. L'équipe soutient le marché de la santé CMS et aide à protéger les systèmes qui servent des millions de personnes à travers Medicare, Medicaid et d'autres programmes de santé.
Ein von ECS, einer Marke von ASGN, geleitetes Cybersicherheitsteam hat einen Ehrenpreis der Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) erhalten, um die Reaktionszeiten auf Verletzungen und Vorfälle zu verbessern und die Effizienz des Sicherheitsteams zu erhöhen. ECS bietet CMS verwaltete Cybersicherheitsdienste an, einschließlich Unternehmenssicherheitsoperationen, Vorfallsreaktion, SOC-als-Service, Bedrohungsintelligenzanalyse, Datenforensik, Sicherheitsengineering, Penetrationstests und Simulation von Sicherheitsvorfällen. Das Team unterstützt den CMS Gesundheitsmarkt und hilft, Systeme zu schützen, die Millionen über Medicare, Medicaid und andere Gesundheitsprogramme bedienen.
- Received CMS Honor Award for operational excellence
- Improved breach and incident response times
- Enhanced overall efficiency of CMS security teams
- None.
Insights
The CMS Honor Award recognition, while prestigious, represents a routine acknowledgment of operational excellence without direct financial or material impact on ASGN's business performance. The cybersecurity services mentioned are part of an existing contract and this award doesn't indicate new revenue streams or contract expansions.
The breadth of services described - including SOC-as-a-service, threat intelligence and security operations - showcases ASGN's strong positioning in the federal healthcare cybersecurity sector. However, this ceremonial recognition doesn't materially affect the company's market position or financial outlook.
Joint company-agency team recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for cybersecurity service excellence
With this award, CMS recognized the ECS-CMS Incident Response and Breach Response Support (IRBRS) team for significantly improving breach and incident response times and increasing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of CMS security teams. The annual CMS Honor Awards recognize excellence across the agency, with awards granted in different categories to both individuals and teams.
ECS provides a cohesive managed cybersecurity service supporting CMS and the CMS Healthcare Marketplace. This managed service includes enterprise security operations support, incident response and management, SOC-as-a-service, threat intelligence analytics, data forensics, security engineering and architecture, penetration testing, breach and attack simulation, and more.
“We’re thrilled to be recognized by CMS for operational excellence alongside our CMS colleagues,” said William Geimer, vice president of Enterprise Solutions at ECS. “The IRBRS team is a vital facet of the comprehensive cyber solutions we provide for CMS.”
“It’s an honor to help protect CMS systems, assets, and data,” said John Heneghan, president of ECS. “CMS serves millions of Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.”
About ECS
ECS, a key segment of ASGN Incorporated, is a trusted IT systems integrator serving government agencies. ECS provides modern digital solutions that enable fast and efficient decision making and support the effective execution of government agency operations.
ECS’ leading-edge AI, cybersecurity, and open data management solutions boost collaboration, innovation, and worker productivity, improve employee and customer experiences, and protect critical agency data and assets. For more information, visit ECStech.com.
About ASGN Incorporated
ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is a leading provider of IT services and solutions across the commercial and government sectors. ASGN helps corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement, and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated offerings. For more information, please visit asgn.com.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241118788710/en/
Shab Nassirpour
Vice President, Marketing and Communications, ECS
(703) 270-1540
Shab.Nassirpour@ECStech.com
Kimberly Esterkin
Vice President, Investor Relations, ASGN
Kimberly.Esterkin@ASGN.com
Source: ECS IR
FAQ
What award did ECS receive from CMS in 2024?
What cybersecurity services does ASGN's ECS provide to CMS?
How did the ECS-CMS IRBRS team improve CMS operations?
