AnaquaGov launch: enhanced security for IP data management

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Today, Anaqua, a frontrunner in innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, has launched AnaquaGov™.This tailored platform is designed for U.S. defense contractors and other entities managing U.S. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), providing a secure setting to oversee their invaluable IP data.

The announcement highlights Anaqua’s dedication to compliance, with the AnaquaGov enclave fully adhering to NIST SP 800-171 requirements, which are the rigorous standards set by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology for protecting sensitive information on federal contractors’ IT systems and networks. This compliance has been confirmed through a comprehensive evaluation by Schellman & Company, LLC, a prominent CMMC third-party assessment organization (C3PAO). Within the AnaquaGov enclave, Anaqua operates the AQX® IP Management System.

This advancement marks a notable progression in Anaqua’s journey toward obtaining Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), the upcoming standard intended to bolster the cybersecurity resilience of businesses collaborating with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Anaqua’s goal is to attain CMMC certification for AnaquaGov as soon as the standard is finalized and certifications are widely accessible.

Anaqua CEO Bob Romeo said: “At Anaqua, we pride ourselves on the security of our IP platform and the integrity of our data management, and we are delighted to have that further validated by Schellman. AnaquaGov represents another layer of security for our clients managing the most sensitive U.S. data and complements our ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications and global security programs. Through AnaquaGov, we now support client entities in managing their IP portfolios to the levels of security required by DoD. We are looking forward to CMMC certifications being available in the near future and we are ready.”

Anaqua CIO Erik Bailey further explained: “Many companies today that manage Controlled Unclassified Information—frequently under export control regulations—simply do not have access to a secure platform to perform their duties in a compliant manner. Through AQX hosted within the AnaquaGov enclave, we provide a comprehensive solution to entities that have, or suspect they have, CUI. These clients can carry out their responsibilities, securely, in an environment that has been independently assessed against stringent NIST controls and that is aligned with upcoming CMMC requirements.”