What Is CIaaS? SCIF-as-a-Service and Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service Explained
Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) is a subscription to all the infrastructure a company needs to execute on a classified contract. If you've won classified work, or expect to, CIaaS lets you start in a fraction of the time, because you don’t have to build a facility first. This post ...
Nooks Awarded DIU Bridge Program Contract for CIaaS
A four-year DIU Bridge Program contract funds Nooks classified sites in six new markets and FSO-as-a-Service for up to 100 companies.
Can the CEO Be the FSO? What Dual-Hatting Really Costs
Short answer: yes. Under the federal rule governing defense contractors (32 CFR Part 117 or NISPOM), one employee may hold more than one security role, and nothing stops that employee from being the chief executive. At small defense companies, it happens constantly: the company needs a facility ...
David “Mudd” Willard Named CEO of Nooks
Nooks names cofounder David “Mudd” Willard as CEO
Nooks Awarded MDA SHIELD IDIQ Contract
Nooks has been selected by MDA as an official awardee for the SHIELD IDIQ contract.
Breaking Down the Facility Clearance (FCL) Sponsorship Process
A facility clearance (FCL) lets your company access classified information, and you cannot apply for one on your own. A government contracting activity (GCA) or a cleared contractor has to sponsor you (32 CFR 117.9(a)(10)). Most companies meet this requirement right after an award, and once DCSA ...