Defense Information Systems Agency(DISA)
The DoD agency providing IT and communications infrastructure for national security users, operating networks, data centers, and enterprise services.
Overview
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is the DoD combat support agency that provides, operates, and defends the IT and communications infrastructure for the Department of Defense and national security community. DISA manages the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), Joint Regional Security Stacks (JRSS), milCloud, and enterprise services used across all military services and combatant commands.
Why It Matters in GovCon
DISA is a major buyer of IT services, cybersecurity solutions, cloud infrastructure, and telecommunications. Contractors supporting DISA work on some of the most critical and secure networks in the world. DISA also sets security standards (through the Security Technical Implementation Guides, or STIGs) that affect how contractors configure and harden systems across all DoD contracts.
Key Details
- STIGs: DISA publishes Security Technical Implementation Guides that define security configuration standards for DoD systems.
- milCloud: DISA operates DoD's cloud hosting environment for Impact Level 4 and 5 workloads.
- ENCORE III: A major DISA IDIQ contract vehicle for IT solutions and services.
- Joint Warfighter: DISA provides command, control, and communications infrastructure to combatant commands worldwide.
- Cybersecurity: DISA operates the DoD Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) program and defends DoD networks.
Related Terms
- Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- FedRAMP
- Impact Level
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