
Continuous Diagnostics & Mitigation for Federal Agencies
CDM and the CDM DEFEND Program
Providing Enterprise Cybersecurity Across the Federal Network
About Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)
The CDM Dynamic and Evolving Federal Enterprise Network Defense (DEFEND) program is a suite of cyber defense capabilities implemented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that focuses on continuous and comprehensive asset discovery and reporting, network identity and access management, network security management, and data protection across the entire Federal Civilian Executive Branch enterprise.
CDM that spans on premises, off premises (Cloud) and mobile assets, enables CISA analysts to collaborate with Agency cybersecurity teams to conduct threat detection and response activities, and thus advances the tenants of zero trust architecture by significantly improving asset and identity management. Further, deployed CDM capabilities can automate many aspects of cybersecurity.
Why CDM Matters
Implementing CDM is a critical enabler for advancing the priorities set forth in Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, and DHS’s Binding Operational Directive 23-01: Improving Asset Visibility and Vulnerability Detection on Federal Networks, which directs Agencies to provide asset and vulnerability information to CISA’s CDM Federal Dashboard.
Why ManTech
ManTech has been a stalwart defender supporting the CDM program since its inception over a decade ago. Having held prime contracts implementing the program for DHS and its Component Agencies, for the initial Shared Services Platform delivering CDM as a service, and most recently for the DEFEND E portfolio, ManTech has deep CDM program experience and unmatched expertise. ManTech is currently supporting the DEFEND E portfolio, implementing CDM capabilities at an accelerated pace through ongoing cybersecurity initiatives. DEFEND E-supported Agencies are:
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Department of Education (ED)
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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HUD Office of Inspector General (HUD OIG)
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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Small Business Administration (SBA)
Success Story
CDM helps federal agencies manage information technology security and further their programmatic missions.
A recent illustration of the CDM program significance, is when the Small Business Administration (SBA) used CDM services and tools to quickly scale up and secure its IT infrastructure to deploy capabilities made possible through distribution of CARES Act funds and support economically-impacted business owners as the COVID-19 pandemic was gripping the nation. Please click here to read the full Small Business Administration success story (pdf, 153KB).
"Without this support from CDM, we would have struggled. Instead, we gained additional threat intelligence and an operational boost we needed in the short-term, and for the long-term we have gained foundational improvements that will enhance our systems well into the future." - SBA CISO
Career Opportunities
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Upcoming Career Events
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Your Future at ManTech
CNO Training Program
CNO training via our Advanced Cyber Training Program (ACTP) provides the programming skills necessary to perform cybersecurity research and development for the nation’s most elite students.
Leadership Development
ManTech is guided by experienced leaders who develop emerging leaders through Communities of Practice, Technical Recognition Awards, our award-winning ManTech University and strategic learning partnerships.
Career Enablement
ManTech's Career Enablement and focus on continuous development provide opportunities to assess your aspirations and empower your career advancement. From mentorship to tuition-free graduate degrees, ManTech offers you the flexibility to expand your skillset.
SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program
Experienced military veterans will benefit from the ManTech SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program. ManTech sponsors clearance upgrades and work at lower classification levels to help bridge the divide between typical DoD clearance levels and those required to perform CNO development for some customers.
Generous Benefits
Our competitive benefits package will help you meet your personal and professional goals.
CNO Training Program
CNO training via our Advanced Cyber Training Program (ACTP) provides the programming skills necessary to perform cybersecurity research and development for the nation’s most elite students.
Leadership Development
ManTech is guided by experienced leaders who develop emerging leaders through Communities of Practice, Technical Recognition Awards, our award-winning ManTech University and strategic learning partnerships.
Career Enablement
ManTech's Career Enablement and focus on continuous development provide opportunities to assess your aspirations and empower your career advancement. From mentorship to tuition-free graduate degrees, ManTech offers you the flexibility to expand your skillset.
SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program
Experienced military veterans will benefit from the ManTech SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program. ManTech sponsors clearance upgrades and work at lower classification levels to help bridge the divide between typical DoD clearance levels and those required to perform CNO development for some customers.
Generous Benefits
Our competitive benefits package will help you meet your personal and professional goals.