The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed a Collaborative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with root9B Technologies to improve the U.S. computer network defense posture, the company said Jan. 11.
Under the agreement, the department and root9B are to engage in data flow and analytical collaboration associated with cybersecurity and communications reliability. The company will also help in the area of security cooperation including detection, prevention, and mitigation.
root9B is a provider of advanced cybersecurity services and training for government and commercial clients.
The company highlighted it and the department plan to together develop and share indicators and information regarding vulnerabilities to the nation’s critical infrastructure, provide a forum for sharing information at quarterly meetings, provide a robust public-private partnership to bridge the gap between the federal government and commercial enterprises, and implement analytical collaboration and relevant operational results.
“The CRADA will assist root9B in the identification and mitigation of cyber intrusions and help DHS identify and solve complex cyber issues,” the company said.
“We are very excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security. This agreement – focused on sharing technology and analytical findings – enhances root9B’s ability to deliver cyber threat solutions, and offer advanced threat training that represents our commitment to protecting the Nation’s critical infrastructure,” Eric Hipkins, CEO of root9B, said in a statement.
root9B already regularly trains and certifies U.S. military units, operates under research and development contracts for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).