Past Performance

Federal agency support across defense, homeland security, and civilian programs.

New Small Business: Copper Ridge Security is a new small business entity. Our leadership team brings 10+ years of federal cybersecurity experience from major prime contractors including Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, and Guidehouse. Detailed past performance references available upon request for teaming and subcontracting discussions.

Selected Federal Agency Experience

U.S. Army – AVCAD Program

Department of Defense

Program: Advanced Vehicle Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD) – DoD chemical detection system providing standoff detection capability for military operations.

Role: Information and Cyber Security Manager supporting RMF authorization, security control implementation, and ISSO services for the AVCAD system.

Key Outcomes:

  • Delivered complete RMF authorization package (SSP, SAR, RAR, POA&M) for classified DoD system
  • Implemented NIST 800-53 security controls across system architecture
  • Developed comprehensive Body of Evidence documentation supporting ATO
  • Maintained continuous monitoring and POA&M tracking throughout system lifecycle
  • Coordinated with Army authorizing officials and assessment teams

Technical Environment: DoD classified system, NIST 800-53 controls, eMASS, continuous monitoring, SCAP/STIG compliance

Department of Homeland Security / TSA

Department of Homeland Security

Program: Transportation Security Administration security program support providing cybersecurity and compliance services for critical infrastructure protection.

Role: Cybersecurity consultant supporting security operations, incident response, and compliance activities for TSA programs.

Key Outcomes:

  • Supported security operations and incident response coordination
  • Delivered security assessments and risk analysis for transportation infrastructure
  • Assisted with compliance documentation and authorization support
  • Provided security architecture review and recommendations

Technical Environment: DHS security frameworks, critical infrastructure protection, incident response, security operations

CISA – Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Program: CISA Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program providing cybersecurity tools and dashboards for federal agencies to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Role: Compliance and security analyst supporting CDM implementation, agency onboarding, and security dashboard deployment.

Key Outcomes:

  • Supported CDM dashboard deployment and agency integration
  • Assisted with FISMA compliance reporting and metrics
  • Provided technical guidance on security tool implementation
  • Developed documentation supporting agency CDM adoption

Technical Environment: CDM tools, FISMA compliance, vulnerability management, asset management, security dashboards

Quantified Program Outcomes

30-50% SIEM Ingestion Reduction

Achieved 30-50% reduction in SIEM log ingestion costs through data optimization, filtering, and governance while maintaining security detection capability and compliance requirements.

Complete A&A Package Delivery

Delivered complete Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

Assessment Readiness

Prepared federal systems for security control assessment with comprehensive evidence packages, pre-assessment validation, and remediation tracking that accelerated authorization timelines.

ISO 27001 & SOC 2 Audit Support

Provided control implementation and audit support for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications, delivering evidence packages and remediation support for commercial sector clients.

Compliance Frameworks Experience

Our team maintains deep expertise across the compliance frameworks used by federal agencies, defense contractors, and regulated industries.

Federal Authorization
RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, cATO
NIST Standards
NIST 800-53, 800-171, 800-37, CSF, AI RMF
Defense Contracting
CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012
Data Formats
OSCAL (JSON/XML)
Commercial Standards
ISO 27001, SOC 2
Cloud Security
AWS GovCloud, Azure Government

Teaming Opportunities for Prime Contractors

Copper Ridge Security is actively seeking teaming arrangements with prime contractors on federal cybersecurity opportunities. We bring cleared personnel, proven RMF expertise, and small business responsiveness to support your capture and delivery.

Small Business Set-Aside Eligible

Positioned to support small business set-aside requirements and subcontracting goals on federal contracts.

Cleared Personnel Ready

DoD Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility for immediate deployment on classified programs.

Proven Federal Delivery

10+ years delivering RMF authorization and cybersecurity services on federal programs.

Rapid Mobilization

Small business agility with enterprise capability – ready to support capture and start-up activities.

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