FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A cybersecurity team led by ECS — an IT systems integrator focused on data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation solutions, and an ASGN (NYSE: ASGN) brand — has received a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Honor Award.

With this award, CMS recognized the ECS-CMS Incident Response and Breach Response Support (IRBRS) team for significantly improving breach and incident response times and increasing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of CMS security teams. The annual CMS Honor Awards recognize excellence across the agency, with awards granted in different categories to both individuals and teams.

ECS provides a cohesive managed cybersecurity service supporting CMS and the CMS Healthcare Marketplace. This managed service includes enterprise security operations support, incident response and management, SOC-as-a-service, threat intelligence analytics, data forensics, security engineering and architecture, penetration testing, breach and attack simulation, and more.

"We're thrilled to be recognized by CMS for operational excellence alongside our CMS colleagues," said William Geimer, vice president of Enterprise Solutions at ECS. "The IRBRS team is a vital facet of the comprehensive cyber solutions we provide for CMS."

"It's an honor to help protect CMS systems, assets, and data," said John Heneghan, president of ECS. "CMS serves millions of Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace."

About ECS

ECS, a key segment of ASGN Incorporated, is a trusted IT systems integrator serving government agencies. ECS provides modern digital solutions that enable fast and efficient decision making and support the effective execution of government agency operations.

ECS' leading-edge AI, cybersecurity, and open data management solutions boost collaboration, innovation, and worker productivity, improve employee and customer experiences, and protect critical agency data and assets. For more information, visit ECStech.com.

About ASGN Incorporated

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is a leading provider of IT services and solutions across the commercial and government sectors. ASGN helps corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement, and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated offerings. For more information, please visit asgn.com.