Tygart Technology Awarded Contract to Assist the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in Modernizing and Securing Its IT Infrastructure

FAIRMONT, WV--(Marketwired - Sep 21, 2016) -  Tygart Technology, Inc., a leading provider of information technology (IT) and biometric recognition solutions, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to provide IT Security Development, Modernization, and Enhancement (ITSDME) services. Under the contract, Tygart will support PBGC's Office of Information Technology, IT Infrastructure Operations Department (ITIOD) by providing multiple IT security tasks focused on the modernization and securing of IT infrastructure hardware and software, as well as establishing security-related processes. Tygart will provide PBGC with a structured, demonstrably secure computing environment that ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information as the basis of maintaining the credibility, trust, and confidence of PBGC's regulatory authorities and the public. The contract has a value of over $15 million over five years. 

Tygart has been providing IT engineering and security vulnerability remediation support to PBGC for the past six years. These activities have directly contributed to closing open PBGC audit findings, downgrading material weaknesses, furthering PBGC operational capabilities, and providing professional guidance promoting the continuous improvement of PBGC's security program and posture. Tygart provides a full-range of IT infrastructure engineering, security program assessment and improvement, audit response, and organizational change management associated with compliance of industry standards and federal guidance. 

"This contract is the latest addition to our proud history of supporting PBGC in its mission to protect the retirement incomes of more than 40 million American workers," said John F. Waugaman, President, Tygart Technology. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with PBGC, incorporating innovative technologies and processes in the most economic and efficient manner that improves and secures their system and mission performance."

About Tygart Technology
Tygart Technology, Inc. provides information technology solutions and services that protect and increase our national security. For over 20 years, Tygart has developed and delivered high-end IT services and biometrics solutions for our Government clients. In addition to IT services, Tygart provides the U.S. Military, Intelligence Community and Law Enforcement communities with innovative software services and solutions that manage and automate the processing of massive volumes of digital video and photograph collections. Tygart's biometrics solutions save analysts and investigators valuable time and resources, allowing the delivery of more efficient and accurate intelligence at a lower cost.

For more information, visit www.tygart.com or call 1-304-363-6855.