DULLES,
Va., June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Nightwing announced today that its facility in Annapolis Junction, Md. has received the 2024
James S. Cogswell Award for Outstanding Industrial Security
Achievement by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
(DCSA).
This facility was recognized for its excellence and innovation
in security management and implementation on June 12th, during the NCMS 60th Annual Training
Seminar. The Cogswell Award is the highest honor DCSA can bestow in
the cleared industry.
"We are honored by DOD's trust in our ability to protect our
nation's sensitive information," said John
DeSimone, CEO of Nightwing. "This award showcases the
outstanding commitment and excellence of our team in a demanding
security environment. I am proud of their contributions and
grateful to see our facility earn this distinguished
recognition."
"Each and every member of the team is responsible for security
in our business," said Nightwing Vice President of Security
Mario Orsini. "This commitment is
deeply ingrained in our culture. We know that by maintaining the
most rigorous security protocols, we are helping our government
partners advance our national security interests."
Of approximately 12,500 cleared facilities, fewer than 1% are
annually selected to receive the award. This year, 14
facilities were selected. To be considered for the Cogswell Award,
facilities must establish and sustain security programs that
surpass industry guidelines, provide leadership to other cleared
facilities, and institute best practices to maintain the highest
security standards. Contractors are nominated by a DCSA industrial
security representative and qualify only after receiving two
consecutive years of superior inspection ratings.
Established in 1966, the award honors Air Force Col.
James S. Cogswell, the first chief
of the Unified Office of Industrial Security in the Department of
Defense. Cogswell developed the core principles of the Industrial
Security Program, focusing on industry and government partnership
to protect classified information.
About Nightwing
Nightwing is the intelligence
solutions company defining the edge of the possible to advance our
national security interests. The company delivers the most advanced
full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and
intelligence services for government agencies, businesses, and
organizations. Nightwing is proud to partner with our government
and commercial customers to protect their most critical
information, systems, and operations with breakthrough technology
and world-class talent. Headquartered in Dulles, Va. and previously part of a leading
Fortune 100 company, Nightwing became independent in April 2024. Learn more at Nightwing.us.
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