Special to IFN
Mooresville-based MSI Defense Solutions has been awarded the 2025 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
The award was formally presented during the NCMS Annual Training Seminar on June 11.
The Cogswell Award is one of the most esteemed honors a cleared defense contractor can receive. Out of more than 13,000 cleared facilities nationwide, only a select few are recognized each year for their commitment to industrial security excellence. This award highlights companies that demonstrate a strong security program and a culture of proactive, sustained protection of national security information.
“This recognition is a direct reflection of the exceptional leadership and dedication of our Facility Security Officer, Jessica Tully,” said Nguyen Trinh, CEO of MSI Defense Solutions. “Jess’s attention to detail, strategic oversight, and deep commitment to protecting sensitive information are instrumental to our success. She has helped set the standard for how we safeguard critical data while strengthening a company-wide culture of security.”
DCSA, a component of the U.S. Department of Defense, is responsible for providing security oversight for the nation’s cleared contractor community. The Cogswell Award, named after Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, the first chief of industrial security within the Department of Defense, honors facilities that go above and beyond baseline requirements to ensure the safeguarding of classified information.
MSI Defense Solutions is honored to be counted among the elite recipients of this year’s Cogswell Award and remains committed to upholding the highest standards of national security.
About MSI Defense Solutions
MSI Defense Solutions specializes in the rapid design, engineering, and delivery of survivable ground vehicle platforms and mission-specific technologies for military and security forces around the world. The company integrates innovative techniques and the latest technologies to meet accelerated manufacturing timelines—delivering advanced capabilities across a wide range of systems, including suspension, mechanical design and integration, communications infrastructure, command and control, electronic controls, and mechatronics.