May 9, 2024 at 03:42PM
Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture, secures a $789 million contract from the U.S. Navy for cybersecurity enhancement in maritime forces worldwide. The SHARKCAGE initiative aims to create a unified security perimeter, with Accenture working closely with the Navy’s cybersecurity teams. The partnership covers ashore and afloat systems, integrating advanced technology.
From the provided meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a $789 million contract by the U.S. Navy for the SHARKCAGE initiative to enhance cybersecurity across maritime forces globally.
2. The partnership involves collaboration with the Navy’s Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Program Manager, and Warfare Cybersecurity teams to establish a unified and continuous security perimeter for the Navy’s networks and systems.
3. Accenture will be responsible for tasks such as design, architecture, testing, production, delivery, installation, and logistics support of integrated military systems for both the ashore and afloat SHARKCAGE systems.
4. The contract is expected to span a ten-year period, comprising an initial five-year base and an option to extend for an additional five years.
5. The focus of the efforts is on augmenting the Navy’s capabilities in detecting and responding to potential cyber threats, led by Rick Driggers, Managing Director and Cyber Practice Lead at Accenture Federal Services.