Enlighten IT Consulting Teams Up on Air Force Contract for Cyber Analytics
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. subsidiary Enlighten IT Consulting has partnered with Business Enabled Acquisition & Technology on a U.S. Air Force contract aimed at bolstering cyber operations for the defense of critical networks. Enlighten will use its proprietary Rapid Analytic Deployment and Management Framework, or RADMF, to deploy a big data architecture in the commercial cloud in order to ingest critical cyber data
Electrosoft Wins $41M InfoSec Deal with Commerce Dept.’s ITA
Electrosoft has been awarded a $41 million contract to provide a range of information security services for the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration. Under the contract, which has a base period and four 1-year options, Electrosoft will be responsible for IT program management services as well as providing security assessment and authorization support for hosted
2019 Market Outlook: SE Solutions’ John Wayne on Cloud Migration and Cyber
We look forward to the new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, the public and private sectors both experienced more emphasis and demand for cybersecurity, merging technology with health care, and how to best mitigate the insider threat. As a part of an annual series,
2019 Market Outlook: ECS’ Aaron Faulkner on 3 Cyber Trends
We look forward to the new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, the public and private sectors both experienced more emphasis and demand for cybersecurity, merging technology with health care, and how to best mitigate the insider threat. As a part of an annual series,
Cyber Experts Bob Gourley, Matt Devost Launch Consulting Firm OODA
Long-time cybersecurity thought leader Bob Gourley and security expert and entrepreneur Matt Devost have launched a new consulting firm, providing the full range of cybersecurity services, including the verification of artificial intelligence capabilities. The new firm, OODA LLC, offers cybersecurity services, data analytics, red teaming, and compliance reviews, as well as new capabilities for providing
FBI Awards Salient CRGT $40M Cyber Contract
The FBI has awarded Salient CRGT a $40.1 million prime contract for cybersecurity services, the company announced. Under the task order, awarded under the FBI IT-SSS Vehicle, Salient CRGT will provide direct support for cybersecurity program initiatives to protect information, defend information systems and cyber networks and provide integrated situational awareness, among other duties. As
Electrosoft Picks Up Deal for Highly Adaptive Cyber Services Under GSA Schedule 70
Electrosoft has been awarded a contract under the General Services Administration’s Schedule 70 contract for highly adaptive cybersecurity services. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has a 5-year base period and three 5-year option extensions. As part of the award, Electrosoft successfully underwent a comprehensive, multiphase vetting process and was deemed capable of delivering rapid and reliable
2019 Market Outlook: Former DIA Official David Shedd on Embracing Innovation
We look forward to the new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, the public and private sectors both experienced more emphasis and demand for cybersecurity, merging technology with health care, and how to best mitigate the insider threat. As a part of an annual series,
2019 Outlook Series: Raytheon’s Mark Heck on Tech Priorities, Focus and Future of GovCon
We look forward to the new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, the public and private sectors both experienced more emphasis and demand for cybersecurity, merging technology with health care, and how to best mitigate the insider threat. As a part of an annual series,
White House Gives Agencies Guidelines for Safekeeping ‘High-Value Assets’
Federal agencies have been handed new guidance for protecting their most sensitive systems and data under a new policy issued by the White House. Revamped guidance for protecting agency’s “high-value assets” retools the definition of such systems and applies the rules, for the first time, across the entire federal government. The new guidance was laid
LGS Teams with SCALABLE Network Technologies to Combat Cyberattacks on 4G LTE
LGS Innovations has partnered with SCALABLE Network Technologies to integrate solutions and better understand the impact of cyberattacks on a 4G LTE network. Under the partnership, LGS Innovations will integrate SCALABLE’s EXata Network Emulation Software with LGS’s portfolio of carrier-class mobile network Hardware in the Loop modules and systems. The integrated solution will provide a
FAA Turns to Industry for Guidance on Boosting Cyber Culture in Aviation
The aviation sector is overhauling its outdated technology and working to ensure its cyber defenses are as robust as its physical safety, with the private sector as a key partner. At a recent presentation at the Aerospace Industries Association, Mark Heck, Raytheon‘s director of cyber programs and corporate business development, highlighted how an industry known for its
Trump Signs Legislation That Creates New Cyber Agency
President Donald Trump on Nov. 16 signed a bill that creates a federal agency that reorganizes a division within the Department of Homeland Security focused defending critical infrastructure from physical and cybersecurity threats. The National Protection and Programs Directorate will be replaced with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to safeguard civilian federal networks and
SE Solutions’ Dan Barber Discusses Cybersecurity Practice and Growth
When Dan Barber joined SE Solutions Inc. four years ago, the company’s cybersecurity capabilities were split across multiple business units that had differing levels of focus and growth. By centralizing cybersecurity capabilities and bringing focused leadership, the company’s cybersecurity practice quintupled from $4 to $20 million in annual revenue, Barber said. Today, SE Solutions’ cybersecurity
Meet Pinnacle Awards Finalist Tim Patterson
CACI Senior Vice President Tim Patterson is a Pinnacle Awards finalist in the Cybersecurity Executive of the Year category, Here, Patterson shares what rules he should break more, best advice for rising leaders, the biggest professional risk he’s take and more. What has made you successful in your current role? Patterson: It’s all about the people: finding
Meet Pinnacle Awards Finalist Tommy Gardner
HP Federal Chief Technology Officer Tommy Gardner is a Pinnacle Awards finalist in the Cybersecurity Executive of the Year category. Here, Gardner shares what makes him stand out from his industry counterparts, who his role models are and how he helps shape the next-gen GovCon leaders. What has made you successful in your current role? Gardner:
Perspecta Secures DARPA Cyber Hunting Contract
Perspecta Inc. announced its research arm Perspecta Labs was awarded a prime contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to support the Cyber-Hunting at Scale, or CHASE, program. The goal of the CHASE program is to develop dynamic, real-time tools that can successfully defend large-scale, distributed networks from cyber threats. The 4-year contract, which has
Trowbridge Picks Up $12M Task Order for Cyber Support for US Army Reserve Command
IT firm Trowbridge has picked up a potentially $12 million task order to provide cybersecurity support services to the U.S. Army Reserve Command, the company announced. The 5-year task order was awarded under the General Services Administration’s Alliant Small Business governmentwide acquisition contract. “We look forward to bringing our expertise in this area and partnering
Brian Neely of AMERICAN SYSTEMS: Modern Ways for Defense Contractors to Boost Cybersecurity — Bounties, Community and AI
Defense contractors routinely undergo system audits. But no assessment can ever offer total security assurance. All it takes is one threat actor to breach a system, and with enough time, patience and manpower, readily available to nefarious nation-states, they will succeed. For defense contractors whose work makes them a prime target for hackers, this
A-TEK’s Kathryn Freeland: A Growing Interest in Cyber, Blockchain and Health IT
Over 30 years of experience in management and working in the federal sector have given A-TEK President Kathryn Freeland a finely-honed edge for staying on top of the latest IT trends and innovations. A government contractor-turned-entrepreneur, Freeland is leading A-TEK into its 22nd year of providing IT services and solutions to its U.S. federal civilian and
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: Chris Townsend, Symantec
Chris Townsend has been vice president of federal at Symantec for two years, after the acquisition of BlueCoat. He has been in federal IT since 2003. Why Watch: When Townsend joined Symantec, he began an approach that flipped the company’s sales focus into a customer service approach. He asked his team to meet with existing clients
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: Darren Death, ASRC Federal
Darren Death is vice president of information security and chief information security officer at ASRC Federal. Among other affiliations, he is a member of the invitation-only Forbes Technology Council and a member of the board of advisers of The Cyber Intelligence Initiative for The Institute for World Politics Why Watch: ASRC Federal recently achieved a fully
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: Deborah Golden, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deborah Golden is a Deloitte risk and financial advisory principal in Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she has worked for more than 22 years. Her specializations include both the commercial sector (life sciences, health care and financial services industries) and the public sector (federal health, civilian and defense, security and justice
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: John DeSimone, Raytheon
John DeSimone is vice president of cybersecurity and special missions at Raytheon. His expertise in cybersecurity includes network support, transformation, operations, exploitation, IT and professional services. He previously held senior leadership positions at CSRA Inc., CSC, IBM and Northrop Grumman Corp. Why Watch: DeSimone plays a key role in Raytheon’s nearly $1 billion DOMino contract with
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