TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's
(NYSE: RTN) Missile Systems business received its sixth consecutive
superior security rating from the Defense Security Service. Missile
Systems achieved a score of 851, just 14 points shy of perfect. DSS
awarded the score and rating after a week-long audit of the
Tucson, Arizona, plant site.
A superior rating is reserved for contractors that have
consistently and fully implemented requirements of the National
Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. The facility must
have documented procedures that heighten the security awareness of
employees, a sustained high level of management
"Raytheon's commitment to national security is unwavering," said
Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon
Missile Systems president. "Everyone here understands the
imperative to protect customer information. This superior rating
validates all of our hard work and dedication."
Supporting national security and the military, DSS is
responsible for approximately 13,000 cleared contractor facilities.
The agency ensures the security of the nation's technological base
and oversees the protection of U.S. and foreign classified
information in industry. Fewer than four percent of the facilities
DSS oversees receive a superior rating.
"Raytheon Missile Systems continues to strive for security
excellence and has been extremely proactive in integrating the
risk-focused approach into every facet of their industrial security
program," said Leslie Whitaker,
Industrial Security representative at DSS.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24
billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration,
C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission
support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is
headquartered in Waltham,
Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter.
www.raytheon.com
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