In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity services, the demand for advanced solutions to secure network communications has never been higher. Originally founded as a network infrastructure and cybersecurity expert company catering to the stringent needs of the U.S. intelligence community, IT-CNP emerged as a pioneer in providing secure network infrastructure, hosting, and cybersecurity services exclusively for federal agencies. With a foundation laid in 2001, IT-CNP expanded its offerings to include government colocation services, data centers, virtualization, and government-oriented cloud services, ensuring comprehensive support for federal agencies’ diverse needs.

Since its inception, IT-CNP, Inc. has remained at the forefront of technology innovation, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape and leveraging advancements to enhance its service offerings. Through its GovDataHosting division established in 2004, IT-CNP ventured into off-site data center hosting and managed security services for federal agencies. Embracing technological advancements, IT-CNP has transitioned from physical to virtual servers, implemented government-specific cloud models, and integrated artificial intelligence into its daily technical and security service delivery.

A testament to its commitment to excellence, IT-CNP’s GovDataHosting Cloud Platform is FedRAMP JAB Authorized as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) at High Impact level, earning recognition as one of the first government cloud service providers to achieve FedRAMP authorization. This distinction underscores IT-CNP’s dedication to providing top-tier cybersecurity services that meet the rigorous standards set by federal agencies. With a legacy of expertise and innovation spanning over two decades, IT-CNP continues to be a trusted partner in safeguarding critical government infrastructure and data.

With a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions and maintaining the highest standards of security, IT-CNP is dedicated to supporting the mission-critical needs of government organizations.

Comprehensive Cloud Management Bundles

GovDataHosting’s success hinges on its FedRAMP High Impact authorized Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering, complemented by a range of cloud support services. The comprehensive cloud management bundles consist of four main components:

• FedRAMP Cloud IaaS: This FedRAMP High Impact authorized IaaS solution enables cost savings in computing infrastructure.
• SECaaS: The full spectrum Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) ensures compliance, leading to expedited system Authorization to Operate (ATO) and continuous monitoring.
• DRaaS: Robust Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) spans across three cloud zones, offering flexible Recovery Time Objective/Recovery Point Objective (RTO/RPO) options to safeguard against disasters.
• ASaaS: The U.S.-based Application-Support-as-a-Service (ASaaS) team provides comprehensive application support for Microsoft, Red Hat, Oracle, Drupal open source, and other custom-built applications, backed by robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

What sets GovDataHosting apart is its unparalleled familiarity with over 420 FISMA/FedRAMP security controls implemented for its cloud infrastructure and government cloud customers. This expertise positions GovDataHosting uniquely in the government cloud industry, ensuring robust security and compliance measures are in place.

Leading Government Cloud Modernization

Ryan Wasmus, the Director of Project Management Office at IT-CNP, brings a wealth of experience in government cloud modernization, leadership, strategic planning, and management consulting. He believes that bundling government cloud infrastructure with associated security compliance services is highly appealing to government stakeholders who need to maintain a laser focus on their primary mission.

According to Mr. Wasmus, GovDataHosting’s approach prevents these executives from spreading their resources and time thin while attempting to piece together the complex puzzle of cloud migration and system security compliance. By taking a proactive lead on all aspects of cloud planning, migration, security, and authorization documentation, GovDataHosting ensures a seamless and efficient process for its clients.

“We are incredibly enthusiastic to be part of today’s cloud technology revolution,” says Mr. Wasmus. “With a strong emphasis on information technology security, system integrity, and zero-trust authentication, we are honored to offer solutions to our customers who are concerned about implementing these critical principles across their multi-cloud ecosystem.”

Tailoring Cloud Services to Client Needs

Before delivering its cloud managed services, IT-CNP conducts a thorough assessment of the client’s existing environment and cloud migration requirements, followed by a planning phase. This ensures that the company’s cloud platform technologies and comprehensive implementation methodology are aligned with and support the client’s cloud objectives. IT-CNP takes a customized approach to providing cloud hosting plans, tailoring its services to meet the specific needs of each client. It is crucial to gain a clear understanding of the level of support the client requires to manage their cloud infrastructure, operating system, disaster recovery, security assessment, and ATO documentation.

By offering cloud service bundles that are uniquely tailored to the client’s needs, IT-CNP can maximize the benefit of the client’s budget and provide cost savings compared to the expensive cost of support in a self-service cloud. The company prioritizes efficiency and effectiveness in its solutions, ensuring that clients receive the support and resources they need to succeed in their cloud endeavors.

Trends and Challenges in Cloud Technology

As per Mr. Wasmus, the horizon is vastly open for the IT solution providing sector, particularly in the field of cloud and related technology. Not so long ago, ‘the cloud’ seemed like a concept out of a science fiction movie; now, it permeates daily life, from government operations down to where individuals store their vacation photos on their phones. Next in line is edge computing, followed by fog computing. Buzzwords such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning are familiar to everyone.

Where are we headed in this new decade? The highlight will likely be the automation of rapid cloud technical and security setup. However, cybersecurity remains a critical concern. There has been an upward trend in attempted hacks and growing ransoms demanded from government entities and private organizations. Perhaps we will witness a combination of automation and cybersecurity measures to address the vulnerabilities that have thus far been exposed.

Delivering Secure and Reliable Cloud Hosting Solutions

IT-CNP specializes in the successful hosting and management of mission-critical systems in the cloud, ensuring that every data center and the personnel staffing them, along with customer data, are located and monitored within the U.S. The team’s key day-to-day duties include technical, security, and project management responsibilities for security service delivery and monitoring technical performance to meet high-quality standards and ensure customer satisfaction.

Moreover, IT-CNP offers high-security impact hosting services to customers who operate complex financial systems and require a full stack of software dependencies. The server support team diligently updates supporting software components on a monthly basis to ensure that the latest supported version is applied, minimizing the attack surface and potential vulnerabilities associated with the underlying software components.

Prioritizing Employee Engagement and Innovation

Mr. Wasmus emphasizes that employee engagement and maintaining a strong team culture are top priorities at IT-CNP, with a focus on encouraging innovation as a central component of the work environment. The company has fostered a culture of innovation where employees are actively encouraged to share creative ideas and solutions.

Additionally, IT-CNP’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace has had a significant impact on engagement and has fostered a more collaborative environment, which is essential for the success of the business.

Expanding Cybersecurity Solutions

In response to the evolving needs of the security services sector, IT-CNP has initiated plans to extend its cybersecurity solutions and FedRAMP cloud services into the southwestern parts of the country. This expansion aims to provide organizations in those regions with access to cutting-edge security solutions and compliant cloud services, helping them meet their unique security and compliance requirements.

Meanwhile, GovDataHosting’s service design team is continuously working on new ways to introduce zero trust security, automation, and artificial intelligence decision-making capabilities into its services. By extending these innovative features, GovDataHosting aims to enhance the performance and reliability of its offerings while also finding new ways to lower costs for customers across different regions.