CACI Appoints Executive Vice President Mike Hale to Lead National and Cyber Solutions Group
CACI International Inc. announced it has appointed executive vice president Mike Hale to lead CACI’s National and Cyber Solutions group responsible for its Intelligence Systems and Support, Cyber Security, and Space Operations and Resiliency market areas serving customers in the intelligence community, Homeland Security, and the Defense Department. He reports to CACI President of U.S. Operations DeEtte Gray. CACI’s
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
Highlights from Long-Awaited Cyber Executive Order
The president signed the long-anticipated cybersecurity executive order Thursday afternoon, the main focus of which was assessing and improving federal network security and risk management, and supporting critical infrastructure. Some of the action items are ambitious: agencies heads have 90 days to provide the secretaries of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of
Tech Ignite to Feature Raytheon’s Jeff Snyder to Discuss Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Threats
The global landscape cyber threat is more perilous now than ever before. From rouge individuals to hostile nation states, organizations must take an adaptive approach to secure their digital boarders. At Tech Ignite, Jeff Snyder, vice president of cyber programs, part of Raytheon’s U.S. business development organization, will be discussing critical infrastructure cyber threats and remediation.
STG Taps Bill Scott as VP of Cybersecurity and Secure Information Systems
STG Group, Inc. has hired retired Brig. Gen. Bill Scott as vice president of cybersecurity and secure information systems. “I am excited for the opportunity to join STG, an industry leader in developing and implementing cybersecurity solutions for our governments most critical needs,” Scott said. “I look forward to leveraging both my years of experience
FBI Says Instances of Cyber Crime on the Rise from IoT Technologies
With more and more individuals and businesses using the internet to connect devices to manage their work and lives the risk of being exposed to cyber crime increases. Computers, smartphones and tablets provide risks as well as IoT devices. IoT devices provide the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer
Novetta Solutions Develops Cyber Security Coalition
Novetta Solutions LLC announced Oct. 14 that it is leading a cyber security coalition developed to interdict malware used by advanced threat groups. The objective of the coalition is to fix the adverse impact of professional cyber espionage groups and other threat actors. In July, the McLean, Va.-based company selected cyber security industry partners, including Cisco, FireEye, F-Secure,
NOAA Awards Sevatec Contract to Manage Cyber Security Center Operational Needs
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announced Sept. 23 that it has awarded Sevatec Inc., high-technology services firm, a contract to manage the operational needs of the NOAA Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and the Enterprise Security Oversight Center (ESOC), which are parts of NOAA’s Information Technology Security Program. “This
2014 National Intelligence Strategy Announced by DNI James Clapper
The 2014 National Intelligence Strategy (NIS) was announced Sept. 18 by Director of National Intelligence (DNI) James R. Clapper. The document outlines the 17 Intelligence Community sections’ priorities in the U.S. for the next four years. Mission and enterprise objectives, along with principles of professional ethics, were also included. “Intelligence integration is a journey, not an end
Blackphone Names Daniel Ford Chief Security Officer
Daniel Ford, D.Sc. has been appointed as Chief Security Officer at SGP Technologies, the Switzerland-based joint venture of Silent Circle and Geeksphone. Dr. Ford will draw from over fifteen years of information security and risk management experience to ensure that SGP Technologies’ Blackphone platform is able to remedy the security threats and vulnerabilities associated with mobile devices.
SUBSYSTEMs, LS Technologies Partner to Win FAA Contract
Subsystem Technologies, Inc. (SUBSYSTEMs) and LS Technologies, LLC (LST) partnered Monday to win an Acquisition Support Services Contract (ASSC) for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Field Operations. “The ASSC contract is a very important component of the FAA organization supporting the ultimate mission of National Airspace System safety,” said Richard Bodson, SUBSYSTEMs President. “The SUBSYSTEMs Team is proud to
Cynthia Walker Discusses Data Center, New Position at Salient Federal Solutions
Cynthia Walker of Salient Federal Solutions, discussed her new position as director of the company’s Data Analytics Center of Excellence (DACoE) in Fairfax, in a recent interview with WashingtonExec. Appointed to the position in March, Walker is responsible for the company’s overall data analytics strategy, to include expanding the center’s market distinctions and adding innovations
US STEM Foundation President Doug Donegan Discusses Local Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Initiatives
WashingtonExec interviewed US STEM Foundation President Doug Donegan about the organization’s mission and how companies and employees alike can support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives. Donegan talks about the importance of creating opportunities for students to participate in hands-on experiential learning activities that challenge their intellect and enhance their ability to creatively collaborate.
2014 Market Outlook: Big Data and Cyber Security will Rise to Unprecedented Levels, J.R. Reagan of Deloitte & Touche LLP Divulges
WashingtonExec 2014 Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT. WashingtonExec reached out to those
Intercom Federal Systems Hires Dennis B. Boykin as COO, Head of Business Development
Intercom Federal Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercom Consulting & Federal Systems, has hired Dennis B. Boykin, IV to serve as its Chief Operating Officer effective today. Boykin will be responsible for executive leadership and implementation of profitable growth strategies as well as supporting key new accounts while maintaining high levels of customer service
2014 Market Outlook: Dr. John Hillen Predicts Increased Focus on Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and Cyber Security
2014 – WashingtonExec Annual Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT.
Security Clearance Reform: the Potential for Progress has Never Been Better
Charles Sowell, former Deputy Assistant Director for Special Security at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, is a senior vice president at Salient Federal Solutions in Fairfax, Virginia. Recent tragedies have highlighted numerous flaws in our current security clearance vetting process, but the future holds great promise for real transformation. Key drivers for
Salient, Inc. Opens Talent Operation Center and Program Management Control Center in San Diego, CA
Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. (Salient) has recently established a Talent Operations Center (TOC) in San Diego, CA. Salient continues to invest in building TOCs in order to ensure rapid delivery of mission essential personnel. The company, a provider of information technology, training, engineering, and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security,
Lockheed Martin Partners with Lifejourney to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Lockheed Martin (LMT) has partnered with the new LifeJourney mentoring program in an effort to inspire the nation’s youth to consider careers in cyber security and other Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The company’s experts in data scientology and cyber architecture are acting as LifeJourney mentors to help students acquire necessary skills and
SAVE THE DATE: CTOvision Hosts FedCyber Summit on Nov. 6, 2013
CTOvision will host the FedCyber Summit on November 6, 2013. The event will include speakers from the government and industry who will address some of the most pertinent challenges facing the technology sector. This year’s summit will focus on the role of deception in cyber security, next generation red teaming, security in the age of
Cigital, Inc. Secures $50 Million Investment from LLR Partners
Cigital, Inc., announced today the completion of a $50 million equity investment by LLR Partners. The new investment will support the software security services and solutions company in expanding its growth in existing markets, gaining traction in new verticals and geographical expansion. “Cigital’s rapid growth has outpaced that of the dynamic software security industry, where
DSA’s RJ Kolton Capitalizes on Military Expertise to Grow Business in Tough Economic Climate
RJ Kolton spent 22 years in the military before transitioning into the civilian industry. He served in various command and staff positions in the White House, US Central Command, Department of the Army, and the 82nd Airborne and 3rd Infantry Divisions. Kolton now serves as Data Systems Analysts, Inc.’s (DSA) Senior Vice President of Business Development
MerlinCryption Appoints Dr. Stephen Jarret as CEO
MerlinCryption announced today that it has named Dr. Stephen Jarret as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Dr. Jarrett is well known for his national security insight, intelligence expertise, and ability to make things happen throughout his 30-year career. “The current cyber environment is a decidedly crucial time for introducing innovative solutions that effectively protect,
SAIC’s Rob Zitz Discusses the Leidos Split, Advice for Transitioning from Government to Industry and the Future of the IC
Rob Zitz began his 34-year career in 1979 when he took a job as a counter-terrorism analyst supporting the Army’s Delta Force. He then went on to work for the CIA, NGA, NSA, NRO, Secret Service and more. Zitz also participated in the reconstruction effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, supported the prevention of
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