Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Services

Zapata Technology delivers full-spectrum cybersecurity services to the U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. As a VOSB defense contractor with a TS/SCI facility clearance, we engineer zero trust architectures, implement the Risk Management Framework, and provide continuous monitoring and incident response for the nation’s most sensitive classified networks. Our cybersecurity team holds the certifications and clearances required to protect critical defense infrastructure from advanced persistent threats.

Zero Trust Architecture

Zapata Technology implements zero trust cybersecurity architectures aligned with the DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture and Executive Order 14028. We design and deploy identity-centric security models that eliminate implicit trust, enforce least-privilege access, and provide continuous verification across defense networks. Our zero trust implementations include:

• Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) — Multi-factor authentication, PKI integration, and role-based access controls for classified and unclassified networks
• Micro-segmentation — Network segmentation strategies that limit lateral movement and contain threats within isolated zones
• Software-Defined Perimeters — Dynamic, identity-aware perimeters that replace legacy VPN-based access models
• Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) — Real-time visibility into network assets, vulnerabilities, and configuration compliance
• Data-Centric Security — Encryption, data loss prevention, and data tagging aligned with DoD data classification standards

Our zero trust implementations comply with NIST SP 800-207 and the DoD Zero Trust Strategy, supporting the Department’s mandate for full zero trust adoption across all defense networks.

RMF & ATO Support

Zapata Technology provides end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation services that accelerate Authority to Operate (ATO) timelines for DoD and federal systems. Our RMF engineers guide programs through every step of the NIST 800-37 lifecycle:

• System Categorization (CNSSI 1253) — Accurate categorization of information systems based on impact levels and mission criticality
• Security Control Selection & Implementation — Tailoring NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 controls to system architecture and operational requirements
• Security Assessment & Authorization — Developing System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
• eMASS Package Development — Complete authorization package preparation and submission through the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service
• Ongoing Authorization — Transitioning from point-in-time ATO to continuous authorization through automated compliance monitoring

We have achieved ATOs across multiple classification levels — including Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI systems — for Army, Marine Corps, and Navy programs.

Continuous Monitoring & Incident Response

Zapata Technology delivers continuous monitoring and incident response capabilities that protect defense networks from advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and zero-day exploits. Our cybersecurity operations include:

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) — Deploying and managing SIEM platforms for real-time log aggregation, correlation, and alerting across classified networks
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) — Advanced endpoint monitoring with behavioral analytics and automated threat containment
• Network Traffic Analysis — Deep packet inspection and anomaly detection for east-west and north-south traffic on defense networks
• Incident Handling & Forensics — NIST 800-61 compliant incident response including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis
• Threat Intelligence Integration — Incorporating DoD and IC threat intelligence feeds into monitoring operations for proactive defense

Our continuous monitoring approach aligns with DISA STIGs, DoD Instruction 8510.01, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model requirements for ongoing security posture assessment.

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Our cybersecurity team conducts vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses before adversaries can exploit them. Services include:

• Automated Vulnerability Scanning — ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and DISA STIG compliance scanning across servers, workstations, and network devices
• Penetration Testing — Authorized adversarial testing of networks, web applications, and systems using DoD-approved methodologies
• Red Team Operations — Advanced adversary emulation that tests detection and response capabilities against realistic threat scenarios
• Configuration Compliance Auditing — Automated STIG compliance checking and remediation for Windows, Linux, and network infrastructure
• Application Security Testing — Static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) for government software and web applications

All vulnerability assessments follow NIST SP 800-115 technical guidelines and produce actionable remediation plans prioritized by risk and mission impact.

NIST 800-171 & CMMC Compliance

Zapata Technology provides CMMC compliance services for government contractors and directly maintains its own NIST 800-171 Rev. 2 compliance posture. We help defense industrial base organizations meet the cybersecurity requirements necessary to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and compete for DoD contracts.

• NIST 800-171 Gap Assessments — Evaluating current security posture against all 110 security requirements and identifying deficiencies
• System Security Plan (SSP) Development — Documenting how each security requirement is satisfied within the contractor’s environment
• POA&M Development & Remediation — Creating actionable plans to close compliance gaps and achieve target SPRS scores
• CMMC Level 2 Preparation — Readiness assessments and remediation support for third-party CMMC certification audits
• CUI Enclave Architecture — Designing isolated environments that minimize the scope of CMMC assessment while meeting all security requirements

As a defense contractor that handles CUI on our own systems, we maintain firsthand operational experience with the compliance requirements we help others implement.

Security Engineering for Classified Systems

Zapata Technology engineers cybersecurity solutions for classified systems operating at Secret and TS/SCI levels. Our security engineers design, deploy, and maintain the security architectures that protect our nation’s most sensitive defense and intelligence information.

• Cross-Domain Solutions — Engineering secure data transfer between networks at different classification levels using approved cross-domain devices
• Classified Network Architecture — Designing SIPRNet and JWICS-connected enclaves with defense-in-depth security controls
• TEMPEST & EMSEC — Implementing emissions security controls to prevent classified information leakage through electromagnetic emanations
• PKI & Certificate Management — Deploying DoD PKI infrastructure for authentication and encryption across classified environments
• Secure System Hardening — Applying DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and agency-specific hardening requirements to classified systems

Our TS/SCI facility clearance and cleared workforce enable us to perform hands-on security engineering on the most sensitive defense systems.

Cybersecurity Past Performance

Agencies We Serve

Zapata Technology’s cybersecurity services support the full spectrum of Department of Defense and Intelligence Community organizations. From tactical Marine Corps C4I systems at MCTSSA to Army intelligence platforms at INSCOM, from Navy engineering programs to DISA’s joint interoperability testing, we deliver cybersecurity solutions at every classification level. Our Augusta, Georgia headquarters positions us near Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) — the home of U.S. Army Cyber Command — giving us direct access to the defense cybersecurity community.

Contract Vehicles for Cybersecurity Procurement

Federal contracting officers and prime contractors can procure Zapata Technology’s cybersecurity services through the following contract vehicles:

Certifications & Compliance

Partner With Zapata Technology

Whether you are a federal contracting officer seeking a cleared cybersecurity contractor, a program manager needing RMF and ATO support, or a prime contractor looking for a cybersecurity subcontractor with TS/SCI facility clearance and proven DoD past performance — Zapata Technology is ready to support your mission.