All Points Logistics, Inc. Obtains First Ever DITSCAP Certification for Secure Wireless Network for U.S. Army.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- All Points Secure and Compliant Integrated Wireless Solution Certified Through the DoD Information Technology Security Certification & Accreditation Process (DITSCAP)

All Points Logistics today announced that the integrated wireless network the company engineered with the U.S. Army is the only wireless solution to successfully pass the rigors of the DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) and receive Authority to Operate (ATO). As a result of DITSCAP certification and ATO, any Army post can securely connect remote users and difficult-to-connect locations to the Army's IT backbone.

"As the only complete and compliant WIFI solution with DITSCAP approval, All Points is honored to have played a key role in its development and looks forward to the opportunity to support future Army secure wireless requirements. Receiving DITSCAP means that any Army installation can implement this secure wireless architecture to enhance communications, increase flexibility, and improve operations," said Sam McGee, president of All Points Logistics, Inc.

DITSCAP establishes the standard DoD process for certifying and accrediting information systems. DITSCAP applies to the acquisition, operation and sustainment of any DoD system that collects, stores, transmits, or processes unclassified or classified information.

All Points developed the wireless network solution in collaboration with the U.S. Army's Information Systems Engineering Command (ISEC) and the Technology Management Division (TMD) of Program Manager, Defense Communications and Army Switched Systems (PM DCASS). Together the organizations created a detailed DITSCAP strategy which included: risk assessments, an information assurance (IA) implementation plan, testing and validation policies and procedures, and a documentation template for completing DITSCAP at any Army installation.

DoD, Army and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policies call for several layers of security to ensure a wireless network is protected from attacks and security breaches. In order to comply with each security requirement, All Points carefully vetted all potential vendors and technologies against these policies. The resulting multi-faceted solution includes best-of-class wireless security from AirDefense for intrusion detection and prevention; Fortress Technologies for Layer 2 / AES encryption; Pointsec Mobile Technologies for two factor authentication and AES 256 data at rest encryption; Senforce for policy-based, managed endpoint security; and Foundry Networks wireless access points and management tools to leverage the existing infrastructure at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, the location of the first wireless system deployment.

"The DITSCAP roadmap created for the wireless network can be leveraged by any Army Directorate of Information Management (DOIM), Regional Chief Information Officer (RCIO), or Information Assurance professional," said Sara Lopez, vice president strategic systems of All Points Logistics, Inc. "Because this wireless solution was engineered to comply with DoD, Army and NIST security regulations, other Federal entities can easily adopt the architecture in a cost effective manner."

In order to become certified, the complete wireless system underwent security analyses in the key areas of physical, personnel, administrative, information, information systems, and communications. As part of the DITSCAP, the integrated wireless network received "type" accreditation to permit certain types of modifications to be made to the solution in order to meet the unique and site specific requirements of each Army installation.

The company is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia and has facilities in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. APL is ISO:9001 certified. For more information contact Sara Lopez at 727-577-7575 or [e-mail]

Quotes from technology partners

AirDefense:

"As the leader in wireless intrusion detection and prevention, AirDefense is honored to be an integral part of the DITSCAP approved wireless solution created by All Points and the Army. This certification exemplifies our dedication to helping the Army achieve productivity gains and mobility benefits while ensuring secure and risk-free wireless networks," said David Mallis, director of AirDefense Federal Programs.

Fortress Technologies:

"Fortress Technologies is pleased to be a part of this DITSCAP approved wireless solution supporting the Army. Nowhere is the security of information transmitted more mission-critical than in defense applications, the U.S. Army has taken a great leap forward by recognizing that wireless networks can be securely deployed. Fortress is confident that our best-of-breed security products will enable the Army to benefit from mobility with the knowledge that their network is secure," said Janet Kumpu, president and chief operating officer of Fortress Technologies.

Pointsec Mobile Technologies:

"Pointsec is proud to expand our support for the US Army through the DITSCAP approved wireless solution," said Peter Larsson, CEO, Pointsec Mobile Technologies. "Already recommended by the Army's NETCOM Information Assurance Directorate as the preferred solution provider for encrypting data at rest, this certification is another example of Pointsec meeting rigorous DoD requirements with the most secure solutions."

Senforce:

"Deploying the All Points' secure wireless solution demonstrates the Army's leadership in capitalizing on the latest technologies such as wireless to save installations the costly investment in wired infrastructure and to provide its users mobile computing to conduct business anywhere, anytime. Senforce protects the endpoint device and data and provides secure connectivity for Army road warrior and secure WLAN usage," said Mike Hall, president & CEO of Senforce.

About All Points Logistics

Founded in 1997, All Points Logistics, Inc. has become a leading small business integrator to the Federal Government and its prime contractors. All Points' status as an 8(a) Service Disabled Veteran, Native American-owned company, enables streamlined acquisition of its high end computing solutions, integrated logistics and technical services. The company proudly supports the U.S. Army's I3MP program; the Missile Defense Agency's Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program as a subcontractor to the Boeing Company; the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) program as a subcontractor to the Boeing Company; and the National Security Agency's (NSA) Trailblazer program as a subcontractor to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and several other notable customers. The company is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia and has facilities in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. APL is ISO:9001 certified. For more information contact Sara Lopez at 727-577-7575, or visit http://www.allpointslogistics.com.