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Nominations are now open for WashingtonExec’s inaugural Pinnacle Awards, and we want to know which cybersecurity executives had the biggest impact supporting federal cybersecurity, including military, intelligence, law enforcement, health care and civilian agency customers. The Pinnacle Awards embody the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: Gus Hunt, Accenture Federal Services
Gus Hunt is in his third year as managing director and cyber strategy lead at Accenture Federal Services. A former chief technology officer for the CIA from January 2009 to October 2013, Hunt graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1979 and has worked in both the public and private sector spaces. He began his career as
Trump’s New National Strategy to Bolster Cybersecurity, Protect U.S Ingenuity
Described by the White House as “bold new steps,” President Donald Trump has announced a new framework with a series of initiatives to boost federal cyberdefenses. Released today, the National Cyber Strategy expands on a May 2017 executive order aimed at strengthening the security of federal networks and critical infrastructure. To do so, the strategy
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: Daniel Smith, ManTech
Daniel Smith is vice president of the Federal Security Solutions division at ManTech International Corp. Prior to ManTech, Smith was an executive with Knowledge Consulting Group, which was acquired in 2015. Why Watch: Smith has worked in public sector IT for most of his 17-year career and moved to the D.C. area shortly after 9/11 to
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: Andy Zembower, General Dynamics Mission Systems
Andy Zembower is vice president of encryption products for General Dynamics Mission Systems, where he has worked in various capacities since 1994. Over the course of his 39-year career, he has, among other accomplishments, led hardware, software and engineering development efforts and product development teams. He currently directs GD’s encryption product business within the cyber
Coalfire Names Mark Carney EVP for Cyber
Cybersecurity advisory firm Coalfire has named Mark Carney its new executive vice president for cybersecurity services to oversee cutting-edge cyber research, the company announced. In his new position, Carney will oversee the company’s cyber risk, cyber engineering and labs teams. “We are pleased to bring Mark on our team and welcome his depth of experience,”
Top 10 Cyber Execs to Watch: Dave Wallen, KeyW
Dave Wallen is senior vice president for KeyW’s Advanced Cyber Operations sector. He previously worked at ManTech International, BAE Systems, Quality Systems Inc. and Price Waterhouse. From 1984 to 1990, he served as an officer in the Marines. Why Watch: Having worked at the Pentagon and with the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as
Veterans Awarded Engility and Center for Cyber Safety and Education Scholarships
Engility Holdings and the Center for Cyber Safety and Education have announced the winners of a scholarship program aimed at helping military veterans pursue cybersecurity careers. The four recipients of the Summer 2018 CyberWarrior scholarships include two Army veterans, an Air Force veteran and a Navy veteran. “We are honored to welcome a new generation
Booz Allen Wins Record-Breaking Billion-Dollar Task Order for Cyberdefense Program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded a record-breaking billion-dollar task order under the massive program of federal cyberdefense managed by the Homeland Security Department, the company announced. Booz Allen was awarded the prime contractor spot on the governmentwide Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program’s Dynamic and Evolving Federal Enterprise Network Defense project, also known as DEFEND.
Top 10 Execs To Watch in National Security for the National Capital Region: Bobby Lentz, Northrop Grumman Corp.
Bobby Lentz is vice president of global cyber solutions for Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems. He has held leadership roles for over 10 years at Northrop Grumman and has a background in systems engineering. Why watch: Northrop Grumman has a long history of developing cyber tools, intelligence analytics and information assurance products and services used by
FBI Sounds the Alarm of Unsecured IoT Devices
As cyberattacks continue to rise, the FBI is warning consumers about the risks of unsecured internet-connected devices. Threats can be and are being made against internet-connected radios, clocks, video and audio streaming devices, routers and other IoT devices just as they are on traditional computers, the FBI said in a public service announcement. “Devices in
Peter Edge Named SOSi VP for Corporate Security
SOS International LLC has hired Peter T. Edge as vice president for corporate security, charging him with bolstering security for both employees and clients. Edge retired as a member of the Senior Executive Service with over 32 years of federal and state law enforcement experience. Since 1993, he served as a special agent of U.S.
Joel Bagnal Named Vericlave President, COO
Joel Bagnal has joined cybersecurity company Vericlave as president and chief operating officer. Bagnal aims to develop and implement strategies to help government and enterprise clients secure critical assets from potential cyberattacks. He previously served as senior vice president of cybersecurity solutions at L3 and as president of Detica, where he remained in the leadership
Top 10 Execs To Watch in National Security for the National Capital Region: Mark Escobar
Mark Escobar serves as senior vice president and general manager of SAIC’s National Security Customer Group, where he supports the intelligence community, the Air Force, the Combatant Commands and various Defense Department offices and agencies. Before joining SAIC in 1999, Escobar worked for Boeing Information Services and the Office of the Secretary of Defense managing
Attain Wins 5-Year $67M DISA Deal
The Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded Attain, LLC a contract with its Compartmented Enterprise Services Organization Program Management Office. Valued at $67.4 million over five years, the project bolsters mission-essential services across the national security arena, including the Defense Department, the intelligence community and the civilian government. Under the contract, Attain will assist in the development and
High School Group Writes on Being ‘Cyber Smart’
A group of high school students has written an ebook to help steer their same-age peers toward safe practices. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology students Abhishek Allamsetty, Jack Duvall, Richard Lun, Monica Saraf, William Tan and Gabriel Wimmer worked on “Cyber Smarts for Students” through their nonprofit CyberSmart Now. The organization aims to
Peraton to Provide DOJ with Specialized Cyber and Forensic Capabilities
The Justice Department has awarded Peraton a $9.45 million contract to further enhance intrusion analysis capabilities and improve malware triage through automation, helping analysts respond to potential threats. “Countering sophisticated cyber threats requires advanced technical capabilities that are executed within a high tempo mission environment,” said Roger Mason, president of the Space, Intelligence and Cyber sector.
ManTech’s Paul Gentile: Winning the ‘Neck-and-Neck’ Race to Protect Intelligence Community Customers
Paul Gentile is engaged in the most exciting and challenging work of his life. As general manager of ManTech’s Security Solutions business unit, Gentile brings more than 40 years’ experience to bear advancing solutions on behalf of the intelligence community – these days, as cyber threats accelerate at the nation-state level, through deadly malware, ransomware,
Gen. James R. Clapper Releases New Book Discussing ‘Hard Truths’ Faced by Intelligence Community
Former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper has released a new book: Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence. Through more than six years as former President Barack Obama’s senior intelligence adviser, Clapper commanded the intelligence community through important landmarks in U.S. history such as
Applied Insight and DV United Win $6.5 Million Cybersecurity Contract With United States Army Cyber Command
Applied Insight and DV United have together secured a five-year, $6.5 million cybersecurity contract with the United States Army. The AI and DV United team will be responsible for managing, maintaining and enhancing the Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) User Activity Monitoring Program (UAM) for insider threats. The team’s proven depth of experience supporting cyber weapon systems and
Raytheon recognized as a leading cybersecurity company on Cybersecurity Ventures Top 500 list
Raytheon was ranked No. 4 on the Cybersecurity Ventures 2018 Cybersecurity 500 that ranks the “hottest and most innovative” cybersecurity companies. The list is comprised of both startups and more established companies. “We offer cybersecurity solutions to our global customers by integrating our defense industry knowledge and capabilities with some of the most advanced commercial technologies,” said Dave
Perfecta Wins GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract
Perfecta has been awarded a General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule 070 contract, allowing it to sell mission-critical cybersecurity and communications products and services to government customers. Perfecta was awarded the contract through GSA’s FASt Lane, which aims to accelerate government access to emerging technologies and innovative suppliers. Under FASt Lane, Perfecta captured this award in
Parsons to Acquire Polaris Alpha
Parsons has announced its agreement to acquire Polaris Alpha, a technology-focused provider of mission solutions for complex defense, intelligence and security customers, as well as other U.S. federal customers. Parsons’ agreement to acquire Polaris Alpha, from private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners, is the latest in the company’s series of strategic investments focused on companies
Virsec’s Defense Against Spectre, Meltdown Cyberattacks Recognized As ‘Hot Product’ For 2018
Virsec‘s solution to processor-based exploits like Spectre and Meltdown has been named to a list of 20 “Hot New Security Products Announced at RSA 2018” by CRN, a source of IT news and analysis. Virsec showed off an extension of its Trusted Execution cybersecurity product that addresses processor-level vulnerabilities at the RSA 2018 Conference, which
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