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Recent Awards and News
World’s Largest Digital Steganography Database Expands Again SAFDB Now Contains 1,025 Applications
Fairmont,
WV February 1, 2012—Backbone
Security is pleased to announce the release of the latest
version of their Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB)
which now contains 1,025 steganography applications. The
database is widely used by US and international government and law enforcement
agencies, the intelligence community, and private sector digital forensic
examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography
applications on seized digital media and within inbound and outbound
network traffic streams. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in the inbound and outbound network traffic stream in real-time. Existing customers may download an updated version of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB v3.12 by logging into their account on the SARC Customer Portal at http://www.sarc-wv.com/customer_portal/. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit the SARC web site or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact: Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security Voice: (304) 366-9161 or (877) 560-SARC, Fax: (304) 366-9163, or E-Mail: jwingate@backbonesecurity.com.
January 16th, 2012 - DSD Laboratories, with teammate PAR Government, has won an AlliantSB Task Order with the Air Force Research Laboratory Rome Development Center Corporate Facility Research and Development Sustainment (CFRDS). This multi-year contract provide a host of Information Technology and Programmatic services in support CFRDS operations.
January 11th 2012 -DSD Laboratories' Enterprise Operations and System Security Divisions have successfully completed SEI’s Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement Class A (SCAMPi A) and has been appraised at SEI CMMI Level 3 for Services. DSD Laboratories is one of only 25 Government/Commercial organizations in the World that have been appraised at Level 3 for Services .
Fairmont, WV November 4, 2011—Backbone Security is pleased to announce a new program to allow current users of other digital steganography detection solutions to replace their tools with Backbone’s Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS) and Steganography Analyzer Signature Scanner (StegAlyzerSS) by just paying the cost of software maintenance—a low $625, or less if the user qualifies for or law enforcement or government discount. Jim Wingate, Vice President of Backbone and Director of Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), explained the decision: “We have created the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications, which now contains more than 1,000 applications, and we have created the world’s only network security appliance capable of detecting steganography in real-time. Our StegAlyzer™ family of products is recognized by many industry experts as the most advanced digital steganography detection solution on the market. So, we are offering our Software Replacement Program to give digital investigations practitioners access to our state-of-the-art steganography detection tools at an affordable price.” Only software products with a current software maintenance agreement are eligible for this program. For more information about the Software Replacement Program or to see if you qualify, please send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. Backbone reserves the right to terminate the program without further notice. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Backbone’s Steganography Database Exceeds 1,000 Applications Fairmont, WV November 1, 2011—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.11 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains 1,000 steganography applications. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international government and law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and private sector digital forensic examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or within inbound and outbound network traffic streams. Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Detecting a steganography application in the inbound network traffic stream is a strong indication an insider will use the application to steal sensitive information. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in the inbound and outbound network traffic stream in real-time. Existing customers may download an updated version of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB v3.11 by logging into their account on the SARC Customer Portal at http://www.sarc-wv.com/customer_portal/. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit the SARC web site or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Sudbury,
MA. - Oct 26th, 2011 - DSD Laboratories Inc.,
a key partner of the Lockheed Martin team was awarded a $791 million
contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide IT services to the Global
Combat Support System Program.
DSD Wins AF Contract for VMWare View/SIPR Thin Client Upgrade Sudbury, Ma. - Oct 7, 2011 - DSD Laboratories, Inc. was awarded a Prime Contract from Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) to provide support to Upgrade ACC SIPR Thin Client installation and training. Five ACC bases were identified as mandatory in FY 2012 with another six as optional Contract period of performance is one base year period with two one year optional maintenance.
Backbone
Security Announces Enhanced Insider Threat Detection Capability Fairmont, West Virginia—September 21, 2011 – Backbone Security is pleased to announce availability of a new and improved version of their Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner, StegAlyzerRTS, the world’s only commercially available network security appliance for detecting digital steganography in real-time. Digital steganography is an Internet era version of an information hiding technique dating back to the days of Ancient Greece. Using digital steganography, a file can be embedded within, or appended to, another file in such a way that it cannot be seen or heard. Unlike cryptography, which translates information into an unintelligible sequence of letters and numbers, steganography conceals the very existence of the information. Insiders are increasingly becoming aware of the value of information they work with on a daily basis. Accordingly, insider theft of sensitive information is increasing at an alarming pace. Insiders can use any of the 1,000+ steganography applications available on the Internet as freeware or shareware to ex-filtrate personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), or intellectual property, for example, outside the enterprise network. The current generation of network security appliances does not detect insider use of steganography. StegAlyzerRTS Version 3.2, developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), detects insiders downloading any of the 960 digital steganography applications currently in the SARC’s library of steganography applications. Detecting this type of insider activity is an early warning indicator the insider is planning to steal sensitive information. Using the analytical approach to detecting steganography developed in the SARC, StegAlyzerRTS can also detect insider use of a subset of the 960 applications through a unique signature-based detection model. Among many other enhancements, the new version features a dramatic speed improvement due to performing all packet processing in RAM rather than writing the packet stream to disk which incurs the overhead of disk input and output. Another key
feature is the inclusion of a statistics display that allows the user
to actively monitor 50 performance metrics related to the system and
the inbound/outbound network traffic stream. “Enterprises with sensitive information to protect are vulnerable to the threat from trusted insiders using steganography to steal the crown jewels. Our real-time steganography detection appliance can mitigate that threat.” stated Bart Guerreri, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Backbone Security. The next version of StegAlyzerRTS will include the capability to manage multiple geographically dispersed scanners from one location. This feature will be of particular interest to enterprises with multiple data centers located anywhere in the world. StegAlyzerRTS is available for both 100Mbps and 1Gbps networks. For more information please visit www.sarc-wv.com. About the SARC - The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. The SARC has established the world’s largest commercially available repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures and has developed industry leading computer forensics and network security steganalysis tools for detecting and extracting information hidden with digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security – In addition to the world class digital steganography research and development conducted in the SARC, Backbone is an Approved Scanning Vender (ASV) certified by the Payment Card Industry-(PCI) Security Standards Council to conduct automated PCI Data Security Standard compliance assessments with a One-Stop Scanning Solution. Contact: Jim
Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Performance of Backbone’s Gigabit Steganography Detection Appliance Validated Fairmont, WV September 7, 2011—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the results of performance testing on the 1Gbps version of Backbone’s Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) appliance conducted by a faculty-led team from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. The testing was designed and conducted to determine the ability of StegAlyzerRTS to detect artifacts and/or signatures of steganography applications within network traffic at a fixed line rate of 1Gbps and varying levels of activity measured as the number of concurrent sessions per second. Artifacts are files associated with the steganography applications. Detecting an artifact of a steganography application would be an indication the trusted insider who downloaded the application is planning to use it for nefarious purposes such as stealing sensitive information. Signatures of steganography applications are specific byte patterns left in a carrier file as a byproduct of embedding information in, or appending information to the carrier file. Detecting a signature of a steganography application is an indication the trusted insider used the application to hide sensitive information. Artifacts would be detected in inbound network traffic with signatures detected in outbound network traffic. For a wide variety of test conditions, including those with a sustained line rate of 1Gbps and a network load of 8,000 concurrent sessions per second, the StegAlyzerRTS consistently detected 100% of the artifacts presented to it. “Based on this testing by RIT, we believe our enterprise class customers can be assured our one-of-a-kind real-time steganography detection appliance will handle the traffic on their gigabit networks,” said Bart Guerreri, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Backbone Security. For additional information about Backbone’s digital steganography detection and hidden information extraction tools, please visit the SARC web site (www.sarc-wv.com) or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The SARC has created the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications for use in their state-of-the-art steganography detection tools. About Backbone Security Backbone is also a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact: Jim
Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC, Backbone Security
DSD Laboratories (DSD Labs) Security Systems Division - has been awarded a General Services Administration Blanket Purchasing Agreement contract as prime to provide Risk Management Framework services to United States Federal Agencies, Department of Defense Components, and authorized cost-reimbursement Contractors. The goal of this BPA is to improve the level of Information System Security across the government, eliminate duplication of effort, increase aggregate security expertise, and reallocate resources to fulfill mission-related requirements. Our Security Systems Division is lead by Vice President, Mr. Joel Junker, Lt Col, USAF (R). Joel stated “this BPA award represents a turning point in how the federal government manages it’s Information Systems security programs and will generate enormous returns on investments to those federal agencies who leverage this BPA.” The estimated value for the 3 year effort is $4.1M. Under the contract DSD Labs, will perform the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-based Risk Management Framework, Certification & Accreditation services using a six step process designed by NIST to reduce the costs of providing information security to government information systems. “DSD Laboratories is honored to provide services to the federal government via the RMF contract.” said Bill Krebs President and COO of DSD Labs, Col, USAF(R). “We look forward to being a part of this pivotal change in the way federal agencies secure our nations information.” DSD
Labs is in its 32nd year of providing industry-best IT services and
support to commercial, state and federal agencies.
SARC’s Digital Steganography Database Now Contains 960 Applications Fairmont, WV August 1, 2011—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.10 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains 960 steganography applications. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international government and law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and private sector digital forensic examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or within inbound and outbound network traffic streams. Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Detecting a steganography application in the inbound network traffic stream is a strong indication an insider will use the application to steal sensitive information. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in the inbound and outbound network traffic stream in real-time. Existing customers may download an updated version of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB v3.10 by logging into their account on the SARC Customer Portal at http://www.sarc-wv.com/customer_portal/. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit the SARC web site or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Bridgeport, WV. - DSD Laboratories, Inc. (DSD) was recently awarded a Prime Contract by Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force (USAF) SAF/AQX to provide support for the Center for Reengineering and Enabling Technology (CRET). DSD developed, established, and conducted the Air Force clearinghouse - CRET - under previous AF Acquisition task orders. DSD has supported SAF/AQX for the past 10 years with proven Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and process reengineering expertise using the CRET blended methodology, including the preparation, execution, and documentation of more than 250 process improvement events. DSD is also responsible for the documentation of the Air Forces’ Acquisition Processes to establish standard definition and activities associated with AF Acquisition, provide an integration context for other external/related process models, provide the process input to Enterprise Architectures, provide a Standard Reference Model for all Stakeholders, and provide a common context for Acquisition process improvement initiatives. Continuation of this support ensures the continuity of services that is vital to the government. To do so, DSD provides the skills, customer experience, and technical support capabilities necessary to successfully execute CPI support to Air Force Acquisition, as supported by outstanding CPARs and multiple letters of commendations. Specifically, DSD offers a comprehensive portfolio of best-of-class business process reengineering solutions and support services. This award is further proof that DSD has the proven ability to support the Air Force Acquisition Excellence and Change Management Office and Acquisition community in pursuing excellence through the application of Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Enterprise Architecture (EA), Change Management (CM), Knowledge Management (KM), Instructional Design (ID) and Performance Management (PM) principles. Our certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts and certified Change Management professionals will leverage the above methodologies to assist SAF/AQX by incorporating best practices and innovative approaches. DSD’s support will assist the Air Force in remaining a dominant and superior force beyond the 21st century. This contract
is awarded for a base year and has four option years.
Sudbury, Ma. - DSD Laboratories, Inc. (DSD) was awarded a Prime Contract to provide support to the U.S. Air Force Directorate of Transformation (AF/A4I) in support of Air Force (AF) transformation initiatives to include support for the (1) Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS), (2) Portfolio Management, business process re-engineering, (3) transformation to the AF Portal, (4) decentralization of support equipment, and (5) the Agile Combat Support concept. Contract period of performance is two years and eight months. DSD is a partner with Deloitte Consulting LLP for this contract.
Fairfax,
VA., June 28, 2011– DSD Laboratories, Inc.
has been awarded a SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) contract by
the U.S. Navy. This Rolling Admissions award is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity
(IDIQ) multiple award contract for service requirements of Naval Sea
Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare
Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Military Sealift Command,
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Strategic Systems Programs, and
the Marine Corps. DSD has been awarded the contract for task orders
issues within Zones 1 through 5 (Northeast, National Capital, Mid-Atlantic,
Gulf Coast and Midwest).
Governor
Honors West Virginia Export Businesses Fairmont, W.Va., June 23, 2011 – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin presented the Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry to Backbone Security along with representatives of 48 other West Virginia businesses assembled at the State Capitol in Charleston yesterday. The award honors companies that have successfully exported to a new country in the past year. Gov. Tomblin joined the West Virginia Export Council and the West Virginia Development Office on June 22 to commend the West Virginia companies. “West Virginia businesses are competing in today’s marketplace, whether it is around the corner or around the world,” said Gov. Tomblin. “Our businesses, big and small, are succeeding in expanding their sales horizons to new markets, creating and retaining jobs here at home.” This award is based on the tradition of displaying the first dollar a business earns. The Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry frames currency from each new country to which the recipient business began exporting in 2010. Backbone was recognized for exporting their state-of-the-art digital steganography detection and hidden information extraction products developed in their Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) to Malaysia, Russia, and the United Kingdom. For additional information about Backbone’s digital forensics and network security products, please visit the SARC web site at www.sarc-wv.com. To request a product information packet, please send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com or call (877) 560-SARC. About Backbone Security - In addition to the world class digital steganography research and development conducted in the SARC, Backbone is an Approved Scanning Vender (ASV) certified by the Payment Card Industry-(PCI) Security Standards Council to conduct automated PCI Data Security Standard compliance assessments with a One-Stop Scanning Solution. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. About the SARC - The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. The SARC has established the world’s largest commercially available repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures and has developed industry leading computer forensics and network security steganalysis tools for detecting and extracting information hidden with digital steganography applications. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President, Backbone Security and Director, SARC
Fairmont, WV June 21, 2011—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the Defense Cyber Crime Institute (DCCI), an element of the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3), has published a Validation Report for Backbone’s Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance for monitoring inbound and outbound network traffic in real-time for the presence of digital steganography applications and signatures. Digital steganography is the Internet era version of an ancient information hiding technique that dates back to the days of Ancient Greece. Using digital steganography, a file can be embedded within, or appended to, another file in such a way that it cannot be seen or heard. Unlike cryptography, which translates information into an unintelligible sequence of letters and numbers, steganography conceals the very existence of the information. DCCI provides legally & scientifically accepted standards, techniques, methodologies, research, tools, and technologies on computer forensics and related technologies to meet the current and future needs of the DoD counterintelligence, intelligence, information assurance, information operations, and law enforcement communities. StegAlyzerRTS was validated by DCCI to determine the extent and circumstances under which computer crime investigating agents assigned to Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations may employ the appliance for digital forensic investigation and analysis. The Validation Report reflects that expected results were obtained for all tests and all requirements outlined in the report were satisfied. For example, the report indicated that StegAlyzerRTS accurately detected supported steganography applications and did not affect network throughput while capturing and processing copies of all packets entering and leaving the network. “We are very pleased with the contents of the Validation Report because it reinforces our assertion that StegAlyzerRTS is an effective countermeasure to insider use of steganography to steal sensitive information,” said Bart Guerreri, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Backbone Security. StegAlyzerRTS was developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), as a countermeasure to the threat of trusted insiders using digital steganography to exfiltrate sensitive or classified information from enterprise networks. With more than 1,000 applications available as freeware or shareware on web sites across the Internet, digital steganography is a real and growing threat in the hands of trusted insiders with malicious intent. For additional information about StegAlyzerRTS or Backbone’s forensic steganalysis tools, please visit the SARC web site at www.sarc-wv.com. To request a copy of the Validation Report, please send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com or call (877) 560-SARC. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of network and digital forensics tools for detecting steganography, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
DSD Laboratories (DSD Labs) Security Systems Division - has been awarded an Alliant Small Business contract as prime at the VA’s Information Technology Center in Philadelphia, PA supporting the Veterans Administration Region 5 Network Operations. Our Security Systems Division is lead by Vice President, Mr. Joel Junker, Lt Col, USAF (R). Joel stated “this is an exciting award for my group and one that affects me personally as a veteran.” The estimated value for the 5 year efforts is $3.7M. Under the contract DSD Labs, will provide a broad range of network management services including configuration management, help desk support, port security, and training. “DSD Laboratories is honored to provide services to the Veterans Administration.” said Bill Krebs President and COO of DSD Labs, Col, USAF(R). “Our teammate Avaya Government Solutions has a long history of providing the highest level of service and support to the Veterans Administration and we look forward to a long term relationship.” DSD Labs is in its 33rd year of providing industry-best IT services and support to commercial, state and federal agencies.
Sudbury,
MA. May 20th 2011- DSD
Laboratories Enterprise Operations Division Vice President John Edwards
is proud to announce DSD has won a $17.8M 5-year prime contract with
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Phillips Research Site (PRS) Kirtland
AFB Albuquerque, New Mexico. This contract provides for system development
and operational sustainment of key capabilities and systems at AFRL.
DSD teammate in this effort is Unisys Corporation.
Backbone’s Digital Steganography Database Exceeds 925 Applications Fairmont, WV April 26, 2011—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.9 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains more than 925 steganography applications. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international government and law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and private sector digital forensic examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or within inbound and outbound network traffic streams. Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Detecting a steganography application in the inbound network traffic stream is a strong indication an insider will use the application to steal sensitive information. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in the inbound and outbound network traffic stream in real-time. Existing customers may download updated versions of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB v3.9 by logging into their account on the SARC website at http://www.sarc-wv.com. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit the SARC web site or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Backbone Security Named Finalist in Prestigious 2010 EDN Innovation Awards Competition for Software Fairmont, WV February 17, 2011—Backbone Security, the global leader in digital steganalysis, is proud to announce the company was named a finalist in EDN’s 21st annual Innovation Awards (http://innovation.edn.com). Backbone’s Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) was selected as a finalist in the software category due to its highly innovative approach to detecting trusted insiders downloading or using digital steganography applications to steal intellectual property or other highly sensitive information. StegAlyzerRTS is the world’s first content-aware data loss prevention technology capable of detecting digital steganography in real-time. According to Gartner, “Content-aware DLP technologies are becoming more mainstream in North America, Europe, and Asia.” “We
are extremely honored to be selected as a finalist for such a prestigious
award,” said Bart Guerreri, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Backbone
Security. “StegAlyzerRTS is truly an innovation in content-aware
applications and has advanced the state-of-the-art of digital steganalysis.” For additional information about Backbone’s StegAlyzer® family of tools, please www.sarc-wv.com or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com to request a product information kit. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About EDN EDN, published by UBM Electronics, serves the vital information needs of design engineers and engineering managers worldwide. The EDN Innovation Awards program is now in its 21st year and proudly continues its tradition of recognizing rich talent in our industry in several categories. EDN.com delivers a three-dimensional view of the electronic industry via news coverage, strategic business information, and in-depth technical content. For more information go to www.edn.com. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Backbone’s Digital Steganography Database Exceeds 900 Applications Fairmont, WV February 1, 2011—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.8 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains more than 900 steganography applications. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international government and law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and private sector digital forensic examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or within inbound and outbound network traffic streams. Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Detecting a steganography application in the inbound network traffic stream is a strong indication an insider will use the application to steal sensitive information. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in the inbound and outbound network traffic stream in real-time. Existing customers may download updated versions of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB v3.8 by logging into their account on the SARC website at http://www.sarc-wv.com. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit the SARC web site or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications.About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Bridgeport, WV – January 21, 2011 – The DSD Information Assurance Laboratory (DIAL) is proud to announce their continued ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation as a Common Criteria Testing Laboratory under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). This accreditation has been renewed for the 2011 calendar year. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have established a program under the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) to evaluate IT product conformance to international standards. The program, officially known as the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme for IT Security (CCEVS) is a partnership between the public and private sectors. This program is being implemented to help consumers select commercial off-the-shelf information technology (IT) products that meet their security requirements and to help manufacturers of those products gain acceptance in the global marketplace. NIAP approved Common Criteria Testing Laboratories (CCTLs) are IT security testing laboratories that are accredited by the NIST National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program and meet CCEVS-specific requirements to conduct IT security evaluations for conformance to the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, International Standard ISO/IEC 15408. As 1 of only 9 accredited Common Criteria Testing Laboratory in the United States, DIAL continues to provide cutting edge IT Security Evaluation services to both commercial and government customers. Contact:
Scott Koon, CISSP skoon@dsdlabs.com
Fairmont, West Virginia—January 19, 2011 – Backbone Security, the global leader in digital steganalysis, is proud to announce the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) Management Console has earned the Windows® 7 operating system compatibility logo. StegAlyzerRTS was developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) as a countermeasure to the threat from insiders using digital steganography to steal sensitive information. It is the only commercially available real-time steganography detection system in the world. The latest generation of StegAlyzerRTS is capable of operating on networks with throughput of 1Gbps. The Management Console is the client application used by network administrators to manage StegAlyzerRTS. The software was subjected to the rigorous Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability with Windows 7 and was found to meet all of the technical requirements of the Windows 7 Logo Program. Our customers can be assured the StegAlyzerRTS Management Console will install readily every time and keep the number of crashes, hangs, and restarts to a minimum. “We are committed to providing the very highest quality software to our valued customers. Earning the right to use the Compatible with Windows 7 logo is evidence of that commitment” said Bart Guerreri, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Backbone Security. For additional information about StegAlyzerRTS and other products designed and developed in the SARC, please visit www.sarc-wv.com Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. About the SARC—The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. The SARC has established the world’s largest commercially available repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures and has developed industry leading digital forensics tools and a network security appliance for detecting and extracting information hidden with digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security—In addition to the world class digital steganography research and development conducted in the SARC, Backbone is an Approved Scanning Vender (ASV) certified by the Payment Card Industry-(PCI) Security Standards Council to conduct automated PCI Data Security Standard compliance assessments with a One-Stop Scanning Solution. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Backbone Announces High Speed Real-Time Steganography Detection System Latest Generation of StegAlyzerRTS Capable of Operating on Networks with Throughput of 1Gbps
December 20, 2010 FAIRMONT, WV - Backbone Security is pleased to announce the availability of a 1Gbps version of their network security appliance for detecting insider use of digital steganography to steal sensitive information. The Steganography Analyzer Real-time Scanner, StegAlyzerRTS, developed in Backbone's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) is the only commercially available real-time steganography detection system in the world. The latest generation of StegAlyzerRTS is capable of operating on networks with throughput of 1Gbps. Digital steganography is the Internet era version of an information hiding technique that dates back to the days of Ancient Greece. Using digital steganography, a file can be embedded within, or appended to, another file in such a way that it cannot be seen or heard. Unlike cryptography, which translates information into an unintelligible sequence of letters and numbers, steganography conceals the very existence of the information. One of the many consequences of the economic downturn is that trusted insiders have become more aware of the value of the information they work with on a day-to-day basis than ever before. In some respects, information has become more valuable than money because money, once spent, is gone but information can be sold and resold many times on the burgeoning black market for nearly any type of information. Insider theft of sensitive information such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and intellectual property is increasing at an alarming pace. Insiders can easily find and use any of more than 1,000 steganography applications available as free ware or shareware on web sites across the Internet to steal information. StegAlyzerRTS can detect insiders downloading any of the 875 digital steganography applications currently in the SARC's archives. Detecting this type of insider activity is an early warning indicator the insider is planning to steal sensitive information. The system can also detect insiders using selected steganography applications through a unique signature-based detection model. "Any company with significant amounts of sensitive information or intellectual property on their network must be concerned about the threat from insider use of steganography to steal that information," according to Bart Guerreri, Chairman and CEO of Backbone Security. "Our one-of-a-kind turnkey system counters that threat. There's nothing else out there that can do what our system can do in terms of real-time steganography detection and hidden information extraction." Backbone Security and our worldwide network of business partners are now taking orders. About the SARC - The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. The SARC has established the worlds largest commercially available repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures and has developed industry leading computer forensics and network security steganalysis tools for detecting and extracting information hidden with digital steganography applications. About
Backbone Security - In addition to the world class digital steganography
research and development conducted in the SARC, Backbone is an Approved
Scanning Vender (ASV) certified by the Payment Card Industry-(PCI) Security
Standards Council to conduct automated PCI Data Security Standard compliance
assessments with a One-Stop Scanning Solution.
Nov 5, 2010 – DSD Laboratories one of the companies partnering with Innovative Management & Technology, LLC (IMTS), has been awarded one of several ID/IQ contracts awarded to both small and large contractor teams under the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Information Technology Supplies and Support Services contract (FBI IT Triple S). Total value of the ITSSS contract could reach as high as $30 Billion over an eight year period.
Backbone’s
Digital Steganography Database Exceeds 875 Applications Fairmont, WV November 1, 2010—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.7 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains more than 875 steganography applications. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international government and law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and private sector digital forensic examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or within inbound or outbound network traffic streams. Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Detecting a steganography application in the inbound network traffic stream is a strong indication an insider will use the application to steal sensitive information. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in real-time in the inbound and outbound network traffic stream. Existing customers may download updated versions of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB v3.7 by logging into their account on the SARC website. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit www.sarc-wv.com or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President, Backbone Security and Director, SARC
9/24/10 - Bridgeport, WV -- Senior US Air Force Acquisition Leaders, visit DSD Laboratories Headquarters and Present Surprise Air Force Recognition to Local VP.
(LtoR)
Mr. Denny Paul & Mr. Blaise Durante (USAF)
Fairmont, WV August 27, 2010—Backbone Security, the global leader in digital steganography detection tools, is pleased to announce availability of a Steganography Detection Policy (SDP) for enterprises protected by Fidelis Security Systems’ flagship session-level network security solution, Fidelis XPS™. The SDP gives Fidelis XPS’ customers the capability to detect insiders downloading digital steganography applications on their networks. Steganography is a method of concealing the existence of data by hiding it within, or appending it to, another file. Unlike encrypting data the way cryptography does, steganography hides the very existence of the data in such a way that it is undetectable under traditional traffic-pattern analysis. Steganography is most often used for malicious purposes such as stealing information or concealing criminal or terrorist activity. The SDP is based on hash values of file artifacts (“fingerprints”) associated with over 850 steganography applications in the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center. SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications and can be used to determine whether files entering or leaving an enterprise network can be associated with a particular digital steganography application or other data-hiding application. “With this policy, Fidelis XPS customers can counter the growing threat from insider use of steganography to steal sensitive information such as PHI, PII, or other sensitive information including intellectual property.” said Jim Wingate, Vice President of Backbone and Director of the SARC. The SDP is available on a monthly or annual subscription basis. Customers can import the policy directly into Fidelis XPS’ CommandPost™ management console, and then distribute the policy to all, or selected, Fidelis XPS sensors. For additional information, please visit http://www.sarc-wv.com/products/fidelis.aspx. For SDP subscription pricing, please contact the SARC at 877.560.SARC (877.560.7272) or email sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About
Backbone Security Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC
Backbone’s Digital Steganography Database Exceeds 850 Applications Fairmont, WV August 3, 2010—Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.6 of their Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains more than 850 steganography applications. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international government and law enforcement agencies; the intelligence community; and private sector digital forensic examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or in the inbound or outbound network traffic stream. Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Detecting a steganography application in the inbound network traffic stream is a strong indication an insider will use the application to steal sensitive information. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner, or StegAlyzerAS, a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in real-time in the network traffic stream. Existing customers may download updated versions of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB V3.6 by logging into their account on the SARC website. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit www.sarc-wv.com or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact: Jim
Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC
As part of Raytheon’s team, DSD Laboratories is proud to be one of the May 2010 winners on the $16.4 Billion Rapid Response Third Generation (R2-3G) contract. The work is in support of U. S. Army Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command (CECOM LCMC) Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), headquartered in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. This Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract includes multiple tasks to include: Technology Insertion, Systems Integration & Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Modeling & Simulation, and Test & Evaluation. Task orders will be issued as Time-and-Materials (T&M), Cost Reimbursement (CR), and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for a period of five years.
Fairmont, WV June 24, 2010—Backbone Security is pleased to announce availability of 32-bit and 64-bit versions of their popular digital steganography detection tools for use on forensic workstations running 64-bit operating systems. The new versions of the tools can run under Windows XP Pro x64, Windows Vista x64, and Windows 7 x64 and is in line with the growing evolution toward 64-bit forensic workstations. As applications continue demanding more memory and file sizes in general continues to grow, the memory limitation of 4GB for 32-bit platforms is becoming more painful to endure. Accordingly, more and more forensic examiners are migrating to 64-bit platforms as their high end forensic workstations. StegAlyzerAS™ detects the fingerprints (hash values) of file and registry artifacts associated with more than 800 steganography applications. StegAlyzerSS™ detects the signatures of more than 50 of those applications and provides an automated extraction capability, a “point-click-and-extract” interface”, for a growing number of those applications. These tools were developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) and are widely used by US and international law enforcement agencies; the intelligence community; and private sector computer forensic examiners to detect the presence or use of steganography applications on seized digital media. This capability was made possible through the use of 64-bit image mounting and auto detection technology provided by Paraben Corporation. About
the SARC About
Backbone Security About
Paraben Corporation Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC
5/24/10 - Bridgeport, WV -- Four local DSD Laboratories employees get Headquarters Air Force recognition
The
Secretary of the Air Force’s Acquisition Chief Process Office
is responsible for strategic alignment, process design and continuous
process improvement across the $40 billion acquisition enterprise. The
office ensures that efficient and effective processes are employed throughout
the Air Force Acquisition Corps.
(LtoR)
Mr. Jason Rollins, Mr. Scott Sinclair, Mr. Robert Pollock (USAF), Mr.
Charles Thurman, and Mr. Mike Wilhelm.
Backbone Security Receives Governor’s Commendation for International Sales
Charleston, WV – Gov. Joe Manchin presented the Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry to representatives of Backbone Security along with 35 other West Virginia businesses. The award honors companies that have successfully exported to a new country in the past year. Gov. Manchin joined the West Virginia Export Council and the U.S. Department of Commerce on May 12 to commend the West Virginia companies. “International trade and investment help to create and retain jobs in West Virginia,” said Gov. Manchin. “I thank our exporting companies for their efforts and congratulate them on their success in proving West Virginia has the quality of goods, services and workers to compete successfully in the global market.” The governor’s award is based on the tradition of displaying the first dollar a business earns. The Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry frames currency from each new country to which the recipient business began exporting in 2009. Backbone was commended for sales to customers in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Poland, Serbia, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Backbone Security Teams with Fidelis Security Systems to Provide Further Defense-In-Depth for Evolving Cyber Threats
Steganography is a method of concealing the existence of date by hiding it within another file. Unlike encrypting data the way cryptography does, steganography hides the very existence of the data in such a way that it is undetectable under traditional traffic-pattern analysis. Steganography is most often used for malicious purposes such as stealing information or concealing criminal or terrorist activity. Steganography applications are used to hide information in a file by appending it to, or embedding it within, another file. Through this partnership and technology integration, Fidelis' flagship session-level network security solution, Fidelis XPS(TM), will be capable of analyzing and detecting steganography applications through Backbone's Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB). SAFDB is the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications and can be used to determine whether files traversing the network can be associated with a particular digital steganography or other data-hiding application. Developed in Backbone's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB contains seven different fingerprints, or hash values, of each file artifact associated with all 812 digital steganography applications in the database. The joint solution will consist of a set of Fidelis XPS profiles or "fingerprints" derived from SAFDB. Fidelis XPS customers will be able to license the fingerprint set directly from Backbone Security on a subscription basis "With our data set, Fidelis XPS customers have the capability to counter the growing threat from insider use of steganography to exfiltrate sensitive information." said Jim Wingate, Vice President of Backbone and Director of the SARC. "We are excited to be working with the experts in Fidelis Security Systems who are leading the way in deploying next-generation network security solutions to detect malicious insiders attempting to use steganography to steal sensitive information." Additionally, Backbone Security has joined the Fidelis Technology Partnership Program which is designed to enable the development of joint solutions that combine Fidelis technology with partners' technologies in support of customer requirements. The program enables Fidelis technology partners to leverage Fidelis' leading-edge technology including sophisticated document decoding, content analysis and policy engines. "Again, Fidelis XPS is leading the industry as the first and only network security solution capable of detecting the latest in emerging and evolving threats such as steganography applications," said Peter George, CEO of Fidelis Security Systems. "Through this partnership with Backbone Security, we are pleased to be able to give our customers yet another way to protect their most valued information from data exfiltration and defend their networks from threats, whatever their origin." Upcoming Webinar: Learn more about the new evolving threats on your network, including steganography, by attending the "Data Exfiltration Issues in Your Network Today" at 1:00 p.m. EDT on April 29, 2010. Please visit www.fidelissecurity.com/webinars to register. About Backbone Security: Backbone Security provides world-class digital steganography research and development in their Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC). The SARC has created the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to steganography applications and is the leading provider of world-class forensic tools and techniques for detecting the presence or use of steganography applications and extracting information hidden with those applications. Backbone is also a PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor that provides automated PCI DSS compliance assessment services with their industry leading One-Stop Scanning Solution as well as real-time intrusion monitoring, certification and accreditation, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery planning services. Learn more about Backbone Security by visiting: www.backbonesecurity.com . About Fidelis Security Systems: Fidelis
Security Systems provides organizations with the power to leverage their
sensitive information while protecting it from data leakage and cyber
attacks. Built on a patented deep session inspection(TM), platform,
the Fidelis Extrusion Prevention System(R) is the industry's only next-generation
network security solution with the visibility and control necessary
to stop data breaches by uniquely working at the session-level. Fidelis
enables their government, military, and commercial enterprise customers
around the globe to achieve comprehensive information protection in
real time on multi-gigabit speed networks-allowing them to protect content,
control application activity, enforce encryption policy, and mitigate
threats. Learn more about Fidelis Security Systems by visiting: www.FidelisSecurity.com
.
StegAlyzerAS detects the fingerprints (i.e., hash values) of file and registry artifacts associated with 812 steganography applications. StegAlyzerSS detects the signatures of more than 50 of those applications and provides an automated extraction capability, a "point-click-and-extract" interface, for a growing number of those applications. This version features Windows 7 compatibility along with the implementation of disk image mounting technology from Paraben Corporation. Through the integration of technology from Paraben's popular P2 eXplorer, the tools currently support the following image types: CD/DVD, EnCase (up to V6), SMART, Safeback, RAW, and Paraben's Forensic Replicator (PFR) (compressed and encrypted). Version 3.2 also features the capability to install and run the tools on 64-bit platforms in 32-bit mode. A version that can run in true 64-bit mode will be released in the near future. About the SARC: The SARC (www.sarc-wv.com) is a Center of Excellence in steganography research and development within Backbone Security. Established to create and maintain a national repository of steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be consulted during the forensic examination of seized media, the SARC has created the world's largest hash set exclusive to steganography applications. The SARC has become the industry leader in developing world-class forensic tools and techniques for detecting and extracting information hidden with steganography applications. About Backbone Security: In addition to hosting the SARC, Backbone (www.backbonesecurity.com) is a PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor that conducts automated PCI DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop Scanning Solution. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. About Paraben Corporation: Paraben (www.paraben.com) specializes in comprehensive digital forensic solutions for handhelds, hard drives, enterprise networks, and consumers. Handheld innovations offer 360 degrees of solution power from seizure to analysis. Hard drive solutions move to the next level by solving problems through a specialized tool approach and a single command suite. Enterprise technologies top off the repertoire with proactive and reactive solutions for networks. These solutions work through a stealth client server system that responds to, or prepares you, for any issue in your network where forensic-grade data is key. Finally, Paraben's technology allows parents to protect their family from illicit images and unwanted online predators. From technology to services Paraben provides effective results. StegAlyzer™ is a trademark of Backbone Security.
Backbone Announces Partnership with Paraben
Corporation Fairmont, WV April 19, 2010—Backbone Security, the global leader for digital steganography detection tools, is pleased to announce their partnership with Paraben Corporation. Backbone will utilize Paraben’s virtual image mounting technology commonly known as P2 eXplorer in the steganography detection tools developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis & Research Center (SARC). With P2 eXplorer, digital forensics examiners using either the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS) or Steganography Analyzer Signature Scanner (StegAlyzerSS) tool can mount forensic images and explore them as though the image was a drive on the examiner’s forensic workstation while preserving the forensic nature of the evidence. In fact, P2 eXplorer is one of the only programs that mount images as both logical and physical disks. This means all the deleted, slack, and unallocated space is accessible. An image isn't just mounted to view logical files; it is mounted as an actual bit-stream image, preserving unallocated, slack, and deleted data. For more information about StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerSS, please visit www.sarc-wv.com or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. For more information about Paraben’s forensics tools, please visit www.paraben.com or send email to forensics@paraben.com. About
the SARC About
Backbone Security About
Paraben Corporation Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC
Digital Steganography Database Exceeds 800 Applications Fairmont, WV March 30, 2010—Backbone Security.com. A DSD Laboratories affliate company is pleased to announce the latest version of their Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) contains 812 steganography applications. SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international law enforcement agencies; the intelligence community; and private sector digital forensic examiners to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or in a network traffic stream. Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB Version 3.5 contains seven different fingerprints, or hash values, ranging from CRC32 to SHA-512, of every file artifact associated with all 812 digital steganography applications in the database. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner, or StegAlyzerAS, a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in real-time. StegAlyzerAS uses the hash values in SAFDB to detect steganography applications. It also offers the unique capability to detect Windows Registry™ artifacts. This makes it possible to identify use of a specific steganography application even if the user uninstalled the application and deleted the associated files and folders. StegAlyzerRTS is the world’s only commercially available network security appliance capable of detecting steganography applications in real-time. It uses the hash values in SAFDB to detect steganography applications downloaded by trusted insiders in the inbound packet stream. When a detection event occurs, an alert is immediately sent to the Management Console to notify the administrators monitoring the network. Existing customers may download SAFDB V3.5 by logging into their account on the SARC website. For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit www.sarc-wv.com or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. Established to create and maintain a national repository of steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be consulted during the forensic examination of seized media, the SARC has created the world’s largest hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor that conducts automated PCI DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop Scanning Solution. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC
DSD Labs Partner Selected as a Prime Contractor for West Virginia ITECH10 Contract March 16, 2010- DSD Laboratories is pleased to announce the State of West Virginia has selected their teaming partner, Backbone Security, as a prime contractor on the ITECH10 contract, a blanket open-end statewide contract. The contract provides temporary staffing with computer technical expertise and provides technology services for projects to all West Virginia agencies and political subdivisions. Backbone was awarded the following categories: Supplemental Staffing •
Web Programming Project-Based Services •
Electronic Government For further information, please contact Jim Wingate, Vice President, at (304) 366-9161 or Email: jwingate@dsdlabs.com
Fairmont, West Virginia—March 12, 2010 – Backbone Security is pleased to announce availability of the next generation of their network security appliance for detecting steganography in real-time. The Steganography Analyzer Real-time Scanner, StegAlyzerRTS, developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) is the only commercially available real-time steganography detection system in the world. The latest generation of StegAlyzerRTS is capable of operating on networks with throughput of 100Mbps. Digital steganography is an Internet era version of an information hiding technique that dates back to the days of Ancient Greece. Using digital steganography, a file can be embedded within, or appended to, another file in such a way that it cannot be seen or heard. Unlike cryptography, which translates information into an unintelligible sequence of letters and numbers, steganography conceals the very existence of the information. The economic downturn has caused many insiders to become acutely aware of the value of the information they work with on a day-to-day basis. Information has become more valuable than money. Once spent, money is gone but information can be resold many times on the burgeoning black market for nearly any type of information. One result of the economic downturn is that insider theft of sensitive information is increasing at an alarming pace. Insiders can use any of the 1,000+ steganography applications available on the Internet as freeware or shareware to steal personal identification information or intellectual property, for example. The current generation of network security appliances does not detect insider use of steganography. StegAlyzerRTS detects insiders downloading any of the 768 digital steganography applications currently in the SARC’s archives. Detecting this type of insider activity is an early warning indicator the insider is planning to steal sensitive information. The system also has the capability to detect insiders using selected steganography applications through a unique signature-based detection model. StegAlyzerRTS is available for $14,995.00 from Backbone Security and our business partners worldwide (international reseller pricing may vary). About the SARC - The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. The SARC has established the world’s largest commercially available repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures and has developed industry leading computer forensics and network security steganalysis tools for detecting and extracting information hidden with digital steganography applications. About Backbone Security – In addition to the world class digital steganography research and development conducted in the SARC, Backbone is an Approved Scanning Vender (ASV) certified by the Payment Card Industry-(PCI) Security Standards Council to conduct automated PCI Data Security Standard compliance assessments with a One-Stop Scanning Solution. Contact:
Jim Wingate, Vice President and Director, SARC
National
Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) awarded DSD Laboratories, Inc.
a network engineering and security consulting services task. DSD will
perform network and security consulting and network security administration
and monitoring of the NASS firewall infrastructure.
DSD Laboratories, Inc. (DSD) is pleased to announce the award of a Time and Materials Task Order with the US Air Force / Pacific Air Force (PACAF) Headquarters / Logistics. This Task Order is to integrate disparate Common Operating Pictures to produce a state-of-the-art, event driven, computer system in support of command and control activities. DSD will utilize its unique expertise in system and business process integration to support the PACAF Logistics mission and align with overall strategic supply chain initiatives within the Air Force. DSD has had several successes in the transformation of supply chain management systems for the Air Force in recent years and plans to apply those best practices to this effort. Through system modernization, exploitation of enterprise services or plain creative thinking, DSD has helped the Air Force lead the way in information technology advancements. Please
contract Mr. Jeff Hotmar, DSD Vice-President and Program Manager, with
any questions concerning this task via e-mail at jhotmar@dsdlabs.com
. February 1, 2010 FAIRMONT, WV - Backbone Security a DSD Laboratories affliate company is pleased to announce the latest version of their Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is now available. SAFDB is the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by U.S. and international law enforcement agencies; the intelligence community; and private sector computer forensic examiners to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media or in a network traffic stream. Discovery of a steganography application during a computer forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Developed in Backbone's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB version 3.4 contains seven different fingerprints, or hash values, ranging from CRC32 to SHA-512, of every file artifact associated with 768 digital steganography applications. SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a computer forensics tool, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance. StegAlyzerAS uses the hash values in SAFDB to detect steganography applications. It also offers the unique capability to detect Microsoft Windows registry artifacts. This makes it possible to identify a specific steganography application was used even if the user uninstalled the application and deleted the associated files and folders. StegAlyzerRTS is the world's only commercially available network security appliance capable of detecting steganography applications in real-time. It uses the hash values in SAFDB to detect steganography applications downloaded by trusted insiders in the inbound packet stream. When a detection event occurs, an alert is immediately sent to the Management Console to notify the administrators monitoring the network. Existing customers may download SAFDB v3.4 by logging into their account on the SARC website. For additional information about Backbone's steganalysis tools, please visit www.sarc-wv.com or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com. About the SARC - The SARC is a Center of Excellence in digital steganography research and development within Backbone Security. The SARC has established the worlds largest commercially available repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures and has developed industry leading computer forensics and network security steganalysis tools for detecting and extracting information hidden with digital steganography applications. About
Backbone Security - In addition to the world class digital steganography
research and development conducted in the SARC, Backbone is an Approved
Scanning Vender (ASV) certified by the Payment Card Industry-(PCI) Security
Standards Council to conduct automated PCI Data Security Standard compliance
assessments with a One-Stop Scanning Solution.
February
2010 - DSD Laboratories, Inc. (DSD) is pleased to announce the award
of a BPA Task Order with the US Army / Fort Sam Houston / AMEED Center
& School. This Task Order is to develop program curriculum and teach
advanced clinical material in formal courses established by the Soldier
and Family support Branch. DSD will utilize advance practice skills
and abilities to enhance the knowledge of students in an academic stetting.
DSD will provide comprehensive educational instruction and program development
knowledge to evolve training in the Soldier and Family Support Branch.
DSD will utilize existing lesson plan content or develop appropriate
curricula that is based on evidence-based practice standards commonly
utilized in behavioral health.
DSD Laboratories has successfully completed
a Software Engineering Institute appraisal and has been certified CMMI
Level 3.
Alliant SB is designed to provide information technology solutions through performance of a broad range of services. The scope of the contract covers all components of an integrated solution. A particular benefit to Federal agencies is that the technology and services provided under the contract will evolve as the definition of information technology evolves. Service areas covered by Alliant SB are based on the Federal Enterprise Architecture and include Infrastructure Services, Application Services, and IT Management Services. Why should you, as a potential customer or teaming partner, bring your work to DSD Labs under Alliant SB? You get a stable, mature, flexible, and responsive small business partner in DSD Labs: a privately owned company that has worked with a wide variety of Federal agencies for over 30 years. DSD Labs contact information: Program
Manager: Mark Frund, 703 385-5298, mfrund@dsdlabs.com
Fairmont WV- Are West Virginia team is helping to modernize the way Department of Defense Technicians requisition replacement components. DSD Laboratories is providing direct support to the ManTech e-IC’s Software Development Team; to create and deploy an integrated parts ordering and maintenance management tool that allows users on the shop floor to place orders for parts directly from a weapon’s systems technical manual. Developed for the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, the tool uses innovative portal technology, knowledge management and e-Commerce. SPOT is currently used by the Air Force and being considered by the Army and Navy to support their maintenance activities.
Use of DSD's GSA IT Schedule now Authorized for use by all 50 States & Local Governments DSD Laboratories, Inc. (DSD) is pleased to announce that, per formal signed modification of our GSA Information Technology Contract (GS- 35F-4905H), all 50 United States and all local governments can now place orders through GSA for DSD’s Information Technology / Computer Security services. DSD's GSA IT Schedule is valid through 2007. Additional information on DSD’s GSA IT contract is available by clicking here
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