Cybersecurity
& Privacy
Cherokee Federal's cybersecurity and privacy solutions strategically design innovative IT solutions to mitigate risk, providing federal departments and agencies (D&As) peace of mind in the ever-evolving digital landscape. We accelerate network transformation by engineering targeted, flexible solutions that align with organizational objectives and improve outcomes.
Our mission-driven solutions guard against data breaches while making sure operations continue to run smoothly. We deliver cybersecurity and privacy (CS&P) approaches, methodologies and best practices that address key concerns such as interoperability, usability and privacy. We do not engineer off-the-shelf solutions. We adapt each one to meet the needs of our customers and equip them with the tools needed to secure networks today while evolving to defeat the cyber threats of tomorrow.
In 2023, Cherokee Federal acquired Criterion Systems, a leading cybersecurity and IT services company. Founded in 2005 and headquartered outside Washington, D.C. in Vienna, Va., Criterion serves as a strategic partner and trusted prime contractor for many of the nation’s most mission-critical environments across more than a dozen agencies. Today, Cherokee Federal customers benefit from Criterion’s deep experience and intellectual capital.
Cherokee Federal delivers innovative cybersecurity and privacy (CS&P) program management support adapted to each customers’ unique mission and business environment.
At Cherokee Federal, we explore the trends driving change to evaluate relevant emerging commercial and government cybersecurity capabilities.
Cherokee Federal is a leader in helping government agencies secure and defend computer networks through reliable, trustworthy cybersecurity operations centers.
Cherokee Federal has developed a reliable, effective approach to help federal agencies protect mission-critical systems and sensitive data against evolving digital threats.
Cherokee Federal understands the burdens many federal agencies encounter when facing unprecedented disruptions to procurement strategies and timelines. Our team of companies offers unique acquisition solutions that give government decision-makers the flexibility necessary to take on these unprecedented challenges.
The Tribal 8(a) program includes a sole-source procurement method that permits the selection of a qualified contractor of choice. Unlike traditional 8(a)s, there is no dollar threshold limitation on sole-source contracts awarded to a tribally owned 8(a) (regulation: 13 CFR 124.506).
Contracting Benefits Include:
• Civilian agencies, direct award ceiling without Justification & Approval (J&A) $25 million
• DoD agencies, direct award ceiling without J&A $100 million
• Unlimited direct award ability with J&A
• Direct awards to tribal 8(a)s cannot be protested
Leadership
Our cybersecurity and privacy solutions are led by Bob Heckman, an expert with significant experience designing and implementing large-scale privacy programs that protect critical digital assets for federal agencies.
Contact us today to put the power of Cherokee Federal to work for you.
Bob Heckman
Vice President, Cyber Security & Privacy Solutions Lead
bob.heckman@cherokee-federal.com
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