DoD Awards Contract to SAIC for Spyware Detection, Eradication and Protection Initiative

Strategic Insights -

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has selected Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to provide a comprehensive anti-spyware solution to protect its critical military systems from the growing threat of spyware, adware, and other unwanted software programs. The contract, awarded to SAIC in partnership with Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA), will deploy CA's eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware across over 4 million desktops, providing virtual on-demand training and real-time protection for DoD staff. This initiative aims to mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats and ensure the integrity of the DoD's military capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DoD's Spyware Detection, Eradication and Protection (SDEP) initiative will deploy CA's eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware across over 4 million desktops, targeting spyware, adware, Trojans, and other Web-based threats.
  • The contract provides virtual on-demand training, allowing DoD staff to access training at any network-connected location 24/7.
  • eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware detects tens of thousands of pests, including spyware, adware, Trojans, denial-of-service attack agents, and other Web-based threats.
  • The solution allows security administrators to centrally manage anti-spyware protection for an effectively unlimited number of network desktops, both local and remote.
  • SAIC and CA will work together to deliver a world-class anti-spyware solution across the DoD, with a focus on protecting critical military systems from cyber threats.
  • The contract aims to mitigate the risks associated with spyware and adware, ensuring the integrity of the DoD's military capabilities.
  • Peter Scalone, senior vice president and general manager for CA Federal, emphasizes the importance of the SDEP initiative in addressing the growing concern of cyber threats in the defense-related sector.

Statistics:

  • Over 4 million desktops will be protected by the SDEP initiative.
  • eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware detects tens of thousands of pests.
  • The contract provides virtual on-demand training, enabling DoD staff to access training at any network-connected location 24/7.
  • Computer Associates International, Inc. serves customers in more than 140 countries.
  • Founded in 1976, CA is headquartered in Islandia, N.Y.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire-FirstCall, "CA Announces eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware Contract Award from Defense Information Systems Agency", July 6, 2006.
  • Computer Associates International, Inc., Press Release, "CA Announces eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware Contract Award from Defense Information Systems Agency", July 6, 2006.