General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it was awarded a $285 million contract by the Commonwealth of Virginia to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure. Awarded in October, the contract has a one-year transition period, five-year base period and three one-year option periods.
Under the contract, GDIT will leverage its Eclipse Defensive Cyber and Everest Zero Trust Digital Accelerators to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity services, including vulnerability management, zero trust services and a 24/7 security operations center to the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), which provides IT services for 67 state agencies serving more than 8.8 million residents.
To improve security across the state's digital infrastructure, GDIT will leverage artificial intelligence to automate security monitoring, integrate advanced cybersecurity tools and deliver enhanced threat detection capabilities. The company will also support VITA's post-quantum cryptography initiatives to safeguard sensitive data against future quantum computing threats, strengthen encryption protocols and ensure a secure transition to quantum-resilient systems.
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"From public safety to education, Virginia's ability to deliver essential services to millions of residents depends on a secure digital infrastructure," said Scott Mack, GDIT vice president and general manager for state and local government. "We look forward to delivering advanced technology solutions to build resilience into agencies' systems, protect against evolving cyberthreats and enhance the state's overall cybersecurity posture."
This contract expands GDIT's services for state and local governments nationwide.
