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25-06-2025
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Cyberstar Joins GSA Advantage Marketplace, Offering New Procurement Option for the Industry-Leading Cyber Workforce Platform and Optimizing for GSA OneGov Strategy and SWFT Initiative
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero-friction 8140 compliance & commercial off the shelf (COTS) cyber workforce solution now available through streamlined federal procurement supporting $110B GSA OneGov transformation and DoD software modernization. Cyberstar, the industry-leading DoD cyber workforce platform, today announced its strategic addition to the GSA Advantage marketplace, positioning the company to support Fourth Estate agencies both GSA's groundbreaking OneGov strategy and Acting DoD CIO Katie Arrington's Software Fast Track (SWFT) initiative. This milestone creates streamlined procurement access for agencies under 10,000 users while supporting the most significant federal acquisition transformation in decades. The GSA OneGov strategy, unveiled April 29, 2025, consolidates $110 billion in annual federal IT contracts under unified purchasing power, fundamentally reshaping how government acquires technology services. The SWFT initiative, launched just a month later on June 1, 2025, complements OneGov by replacing legacy software authorization processes with AI-driven automation. Together, these initiatives create demand for a new approach to cybersecurity workforce management that can support the DoD's rigorous security and procurement processes while promoting essential modern software capabilities and data-driven analysis. Cyberstar's GSA Advantage listing enables agencies with under 10,000 users to access automated 8140 compliance solutions through pre-approved procurement channels while supporting OneGov's mandate for enhanced cybersecurity protections embedded directly in all federal contracts. "The convergence of OneGov's enterprise-scale procurement transformation and Katie Arrington's SWFT initiative represents the future of federal technology acquisition," said Marling Engle, CEO at Cyberstar. "Our GSA Advantage availability ensures agencies can implement both the standardized cybersecurity workforce requirements OneGov demands and the continuous monitoring capabilities SWFT enables." Cyberstar's proven capabilities directly support OneGov objectives through real-time qualification tracking across all DCWF, 8140, IA, NICE and custom work roles, plus automated certification validation and intelligent workforce analytics purpose-built for defense cyber teams. The platform's robust system integrations and FedRAMP authorization ensure immediate deployment capability supporting both military and civilian organizations and defense contractors. Current Cyberstar implementations have documented results including 90% reduction in manual compliance tasks and $1M+ annual savings through streamlined processes. Through GSA Advantage, agencies can now access comprehensive workforce management capabilities without traditional procurement delays, while simultaneously supporting both OneGov standardization objectives and SWFT implementation requirements. About Cyberstar: Built by cyber operators for cyber operators, Cyberstar modernizes federal workforce mission readiness through automated validation, real-time monitoring, and intelligent analytics to lend operational advantage. Formerly CyberSTAR by WillCo Tech, it is the industry-leading platform for defense cyber workforce modernization, incorporating DCWF and 8140 workforce management to empower DoD teams so they can focus on cyber defense without getting bogged down in paperwork. Learn more at Media Contact:Lily HunterChief Marketing Officermarketing@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cyberstar
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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USSOCOM Selects Cyberstar's DoD Cyber Workforce Management Platform for DCWF & 8140 Modernization
AKRON, Ohio, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Cyberstar a significant multi-year contract to deliver its cyber workforce management platform in support of USSOCOM's modernization initiatives—strengthening compliance, readiness, and operational oversight. SOCOM selected Cyberstar as its partner for implementing its Cyber Workforce Qualifications program under the DODM 8140.03 and the DoD CIO Workforce Innovation Directorate's DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) framework. This multi-year contract represents a significant milestone in defense cyber workforce management and highlights the growing importance of streamlined compliance solutions in military operations. Cyberstar's recently achieved FedRAMP authorization has provided additional security authority to its solution, advancing the company's mission to offer innovative Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions that help military and government agencies reduce costs while addressing complicated requirements out-of-the-box. Under this multi-year contract, Cyberstar will leverage its innovative system to efficiently implement and manage USSOCOM's Cyber Workforce Qualifications program under the DCWF framework. This program, defined by the DoD CIO's Workforce Innovation Directorate, outlines the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for critical work roles within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Cyberstar platform will support the onboarding and management of thousands of military, civilian, and contract workers into the Defense Cyber Workforce Qualifications Program. Key Contract Deliverables: Implementing the Cyber Workforce Qualifications program as per DoD CIO's 8140.03 manual & DCWF Modernizing cyber & technical workforce credentialing data validation, automating organizational talent analysis & reporting to support the needs of a data-centric modern force Metrics dashboards & fully configurable reporting to offer a unified view of cyber workforce readiness, and provide a critical path to 8140 compliance Cyber workforce compliance monitoring, incorporating CAC-enabled access, enhanced zero-trust architecture security protocols, deployment options for highly secure environments, and secure provision of services using FEDRAMP-authorized infrastructure. Seamless integration with existing DoD systems & frameworks, with dedicated support from an experienced, US-based team "USSOCOM's selection of the Cyberstar platform demonstrates their commitment to data-first innovation and highlights our ability to help federal agencies transition from legacy technologies to modern, cloud-based SaaS solutions," says Marling Engle, CEO of Cyberstar. "We're honored to support the readiness of the cyber military workforce, which is essential to our nation's cybersecurity posture." This contract builds on Cyberstar's long-standing relationships with defense agencies, including over 18 years of collaboration with the US military. It expands the company's ability to support the broader DoD cyber community. Formerly known as WillCo Tech, Cyberstar has a proud history of supporting the modernization of the DoD's cyber workforce. For more information about Cyberstar's FedRAMP-authorized cyber workforce management solutions, visit or contact media@ About Cyberstar Cyberstar, formerly CyberSTAR by WillCo Tech, is the industry-leading partner for defense cyber workforce modernization. It incorporates DCWF and 8140 compliance to empower DoD teams to focus on cyber defense without getting bogged down in paperwork. With real-time qualification tracking, automated validation, and intelligent workforce analytics, Cyberstar delivers zero-friction compliance for defense cyber teams. Media Contact:Lily Hunter - CMOCyberstarmedia@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cyberstar
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Cyberstar Achieves Full FedRAMP Authorization for its DoD Cyber Workforce Management Platform for DCWF & 8140 Modernization
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DoD Cyber Workforce Summit | National Defense University -- Cyberstar, the industry-leading provider of DCWF & 8140 cyber workforce modernization solutions, has been proud to announce as part of its premier sponsorship of the DoD Cyber Workforce Summit that it has achieved full authorization on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Marketplace. This milestone, officially completed on March 12, 2025, validates Cyberstar's commitment to meeting the highest security standards while delivering mission-critical solutions to defense cyber teams. FedRAMP's recent acceleration has streamlined the path for innovative COTS solutions like Cyberstar to help government agencies reduce costs while addressing complex requirements out-of-the-box. This FedRAMP authorization confirms that Cyberstar's platform meets rigorous security requirements for handling sensitive government data. Combined with existing Impact Level 5 Authorities To Operate (ATO), this new authorization enables defense agencies to deploy the solution with complete confidence. "Achieving FedRAMP authorization marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower DoD cyber warriors with zero-friction workforce and talent solutions," said Marling Engle, CEO of Cyberstar. "Our defense clients can now implement our platform with accelerated timelines and reduced costs, while maintaining the assurance that it meets the government's most stringent security controls through IL5 and beyond." Cyberstar's platform provides real-time qualification tracking, automated validation, and intelligent workforce analytics specifically designed for defense cyber teams. The FedRAMP authorization affirms Cyberstar's ability to serve clients across classified and unclassified environments while maintaining the highest levels of data protection and security. Key benefits of Cyberstar's FedRAMP-authorized platform include: Cost reduction of 75% through automation 90% time savings in required manpower for manual tracking tasks Validation and generation of workforce data supporting a data-centric modern cyber workforce Enhanced security protocols for cyber workforce compliance monitoring Seamless integration with existing DoD systems CAC-enabled access with zero-trust architecture deployment options for classified environments Dedicated support from an experienced, US-based team This authorization builds on Cyberstar's established relationships with defense agencies, including over 18 years of collaboration with the DOD-CIO & US military, and expands the company's capacity to support the broader DoD cyber community. For more information about Cyberstar's FedRAMP-authorized cyber workforce management solutions, visit or contact media@ About Cyberstar Cyberstar, formerly WillCo Tech, is the industry-leading partner for defense cyber workforce modernization, incorporating DCWF & 8140 compliance to empower DoD teams to focus on cyber defense without getting bogged down in paperwork. With real-time qualification tracking, automated validation, and intelligent workforce analytics, Cyberstar delivers zero-friction compliance for defense cyber teams. Cyberstar's FedRAMP Marketplace Listing: Media Contact: Lily Hunter | Chief Marketing Officer | Media@ For more information about Cyberstar's FedRAMP-authorized cyber workforce management solutions: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cyberstar
