Parsons Snags $109M Cyber Capabilities Contract
Parsons Corp. will continue supporting the U.S. Cyber Command under the command, control, communications, computers and capabilities development and C4CD Bridge contracts. The classified contract is worth $109 million and has a base period of one year, plus four 1-year option periods. “Our unmatched technical talent and disruptive, warfighter-focused capabilities enhance mission effectiveness for
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2022
The cyberthreat landscape is constantly evolving — creating new challenges, expanding vulnerabilities and resulting in more sophisticated hacks and breaches. Government and industry alike are in a never-ending fight to preemptively detect threats, constantly protect and actively defend systems, networks and enterprisewide IT infrastructures. And as the federal and private sectors modernize legacy systems and
ManTech’s Eric Brown is Guiding Federal Agencies to Holistic Cyber Practices
Eric Brown returned recently to ManTech in the newly created role of vice president of strategic cyber solutions. He brings with him over 20 years’ executive management and leadership experience, having served most recently as vice president of mission platform engineering at Microsoft. He was director of cyber operations at Raytheon, and executive for cyber
Top 25 Cyber Execs to Watch in 2020
The cyberthreat landscape is constantly evolving — creating new challenges, expanding vulnerabilities and resulting in more sophisticated hacks and breaches. Government and industry alike are in a never-ending fight to preemptively detect threats, constantly protect and actively defend systems, networks and enterprisewide IT infrastructures. And as the federal and private sectors modernize legacy systems and
Jacobs Wins Pentagon Cyber Contract
Global professional services provider Jacobs has been selected by the U.S. GSA Federal Systems Integration and Management Center to provide support to the Defense Department’s Cyber Crime Center. The contract calls for modernization, design, development and delivery of specialized cyber training for the Cyber Training Academy in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The academy provides cyber training to
ASRC Federal’s Darren Death Boasts Cross-Sector Cyber Career, Volunteerism
Darren Death divides his cybersecurity expertise between engaging kids with STEM, volunteering his services to federal and Maryland governments’ cybersecurity challenges, and publishing cyber-related handbooks and documents — all while managing an enterprisewide security program. Currently the vice president of information security and chief information security officer of ASRC Federal, Death has led organizational change in
Applied Insight Gets $16M Air Force Cyber Task Order
Technology solutions company Applied Insight has won a $16 million task order to provide cybersecurity and information assurance services to the Air Force Air Mobility Command. As part of this order, AI’s cybersecurity team will provide technical services to support AMC’s command and control systems. AI engineers will make sure C2 system performance is aligned
Perspecta Snaps Up $162M Air Force Network Program Contract
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Perspecta with its Secret Internet Protocol Router Network Enterprise Modernization program, a deal with a 5-year performance period and $162 million max ceiling value. The program falls within the Air Force’s Enterprise Information Technology and Cyber Infrastructure Division of the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Program Executive Office.
Save the Date: Akima Tech for Govies Day, April 23
Akima’s Tech for Govies Day titled “Today’s Government IT: Changing the Art of the Possible” on April 23 will gather industry partners and government technology leaders to discuss how next-generation IT can — and is — leading agency missions. The event kicks off 7:30 a.m. at Convene in Arlington, Virginia, with welcome remarks from Juvy
FBI Senior Exec Erin Joe to Head Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
Erin Joe, a 22-year FBI special agent, is the new director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, an organization under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence dedicated to a whole-of-government response to cyber adversaries. As senior executive of cyber operations at the FBI, Joe’s most recent role, she led the bureau’s strategy and response to nation-state cyber and cyberterroism threats. Joe
With More Out-of-the-Box Thinking, SOSi Continues to Defy Odds
The government overseas contingency operations market remains stronger than many predicted, and Julian Setian, president and CEO of Reston, Virginia-based SOS International, was one of the few who recognized it. SOSi is now among the best-positioned firms to take advantage of the opportunities this market growth presents. Even as Setian continues to grow his overseas
Michael Morell and Mike Rogers on Russian Cyber Threat
In a Washington Post op-ed published Dec. 25, Michael Morell, former deputy director and acting director of the CIA (2010-13), and Mike Rogers, former representative from Michigan (2001-15) and chairman of the Intelligence Committee (2010-15), argue for tougher policies to deter continued Russian cyberattacks on American political and economic infrastructure. “Foreign governments, overtly or covertly,
Raytheon CEO Tom Kennedy Discusses Unseen Cyber Risks
As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Tom Kennedy, CEO at Raytheon, published an article on LinkedIn discussing cybersecurity and the unseen risks. Kennedy uses an iceberg metaphor to describe general approaches to cybersecurity, saying, “it’s not the size that will sink you. It’s the jagged edges lurking under the surface. You never see
Accenture Federal Services Hires Lt. Gen. Mary Legere
Lt. Gen. and Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence for the Army Mary A. Legere has joined Accenture Federal Services. She will be managing director for national and defense intelligence. Legere will be tasked with bringing Accenture’s global secure digital, mission analytics and agile development capabilities to national defense intelligence and cyber clients. Legere is the third
Raytheon VP Jeff Snyder On the State of Cyber Security
Jeff Snyder, Vice President of Cyber Programs at Raytheon, was recently interviewed by Saudi Arabia’s National Cyber Security Center. The interview comes after Snyder spoke at the 2nd annual International Cyber Security Conference back in March. The complete interview, excerpted below (and edited for clarity) can be found here. Threats and Challenges Risk has increased in
MacAulay-Brown Inc. Launches Updated Version of RADMF Cyber Defense Environment
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading national security company delivering advanced engineering services, cybersecurity and product solutions, announced today that Enlighten IT Consulting (EITC), a MacB company, recently launched new cyber defense capabilities (version 2.5) of its proprietary Rapid Analytic Deployment and Management Framework (RADMF). The technology offers Department of Defense (DoD) and other Government customers
This Type of Cyberattack Was Almost Impossible to Detect. Until Now.
There are all sorts of ways to attack a cyber system, from using brute-force to exploiting known vulnerabilities. This might sound scary, but many cyberattacks are not very sophisticated, and can be easily prevented with the right combination of tools, processes and procedures. “For years now, as security software has improved, successfully exploiting vulnerabilities has
Russia, Hacking and Industry’s ‘New’ Normal
When each day seems to bring new headlines about state-sponsored cyberattacks, it can be difficult to discern reality from fiction. And as the made-for-TV political drama continues to unfold, the story is losing its appeal. But there are important takeaways from the Russian hacks—not just of political parties’ servers, but also general trolling on social
Industry Experts Reflect on Cyber Commission Report
On Dec. 2, President Obama’s Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity released its final report. The nonpartisan committee was chaired by former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, and focused on critical infrastructure, the internet of things, public awareness and education, workforce challenges, and governance and accountability across stakeholders. One notable aspect of the report’s recommendations was
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: HP Enterprise Cybersecurity 101
Steve Lazerowich, a leader of the cybersecurity practice for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services in the public sector, demonstrates the company’s Cybersecurity Challenge at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, held in March 2016. The user is asked to select a challenge and with a budget of $25,000, is able to choose from various defensive technologies that may be
ManTech Appoints Yvonne Vervaet Senior Vice President of Business Development for Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions Group
ManTech International Corporation has named Yvonne Vervaet Senior Vice President of Business Development for its Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions (MCIS) Group. Vervaet will be responsible for driving and growing a full spectrum of technology and security solutions across defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. “Yvonne has the perfect combination of experience leading teams to
Mark HuYoung’s 2013 Outlook: Growth in Cyber, Health, Energy and Budget Streamlining Initiatives
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series
500 High School Teams Set to Compete in CyberPatriot V Games
The Air Force Association (AFA) has announced that over 500 teams are registered to compete in CyberPatriot V, the national high school cyber defense competition. Students in 47 states and Puerto Rico, as well as schools run by the Dept. of Defense in Europe and Asia, are participating in the contest to learn about science,
Interview With Gary Winkler: The Man Behind Cyber Solutions & Services, Inc.
Meet Gary Winkler, the CEO at Cyber Solutions & Services, Inc. Winkler has had an interesting career working for the Department of Defense and knows a great deal about the federal contracting industry. When he left the DoD Winkler decided to begin a new chapter by starting his own company, Cyber Solutions & Services, Inc. Winkler say’s the DoD is
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