Blackwood

Overview

Blackwood is a technology broker specializing in cybersecurity and data analytics. They connect clients with technology providers, facilitate informed decision-making, and streamline technology acquisition projects for both commercial enterprises and public sector organizations.

Key Features

• Identity and Access Management — Provides solutions for managing user and machine identities, access controls, and governance policies, encompassing Identity Provider (IDP), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• DevSecOps — Integrates security technologies throughout the development pipeline, focusing on risk assessment and management to secure proprietary and open-source code.
• Cloud Security — Offers a comprehensive approach to safeguarding cloud environments, addressing configuration management, network security, identity and entitlement management, vulnerability assessment, and asset management.
• Network Security — Transforms networks to align with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles, supporting dynamic and secure access and segmentation.
• Software Composition Analysis (SCA) — Identifies, analyzes, and manages open-source components within software applications to detect vulnerabilities and license compliance issues.
• Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) — Conducts comprehensive security assessments of software applications through static and dynamic analysis to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) — Monitors and protects applications in real-time during execution, integrating directly into the application to detect and mitigate threats.

Who It's For

Blackwood serves Fortune 2000 commercial enterprises nationwide, with a particular focus on the East Coast. They also specialize in supporting the US Federal Government, including every department-level civilian account, most independent agencies, and the Department of Defense.

Notable Strengths

Blackwood has a long-standing history, having served the US Federal Government for over 45 years, indicating deep experience and established relationships within the public sector. Their role as a technology broker provides clients with insights into market trends, industry dynamics, and regulatory landscapes, aiding in technology selection. They offer a broad range of cybersecurity and data analytics solutions, covering critical areas like identity management, cloud security, and DevSecOps.