DOJ CIO Joe Klimavicz’s Tech, Security, Workforce Priorities for 2020 and Beyond
In his six years as chief information officer at the Justice Department, Joseph Klimavicz has sought to drive big change. He talks about making “large-scale, complex IT transformations” in a range of areas, with an eye toward improving services, reducing costs and enhancing cybersecurity. “I think we’ve made remarkable progress in each of these areas,”
IoT Cybersecurity Act ‘Is a Step in the Right Direction’
In an interview on “Government Matters,” Letitia Long, former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, discussed the benefits and potential consequences of the IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2017. The act will establish a set of minimum security requirements for IoT devices procured by the federal government. Requirements include reporting any vulnerabilities and receiving software updates.
For DMI’s Romil Bahl, Exciting ‘Growth Journey’ Ahead in the Connected Car Market
The connected car market is entering the fast lane, and Romil Bahl is helping to keep the momentum going. As president of internet of things and analytics for DMI, a Bethesda, Maryland-based company with roots in the end-to-end mobility services market, Bahl is helping the company pave new roads of possibility through its entry into
DMI Enters IoT and Connected Car Market With Lochbridge Acquisition
DMI has acquired Detroit-based Lochbridge, bringing in new capabilities in internet of things solutions for the automotive, health care, financial services and manufacturing sectors. DMI said Lochbridge’s experience—which includes solutions that enabled its clients to bring in more than $1.5 billion in new annual revenues—made it an attractive target for an increasingly connected world. Lochbridge
AT&T Selected to Build and Manage First Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network for First Responders
AT&T has been selected by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to build and manage the first broadband network dedicated to America’s police, firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS). The FirstNet network will cover all 50 states, 5 U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, including rural communities and tribal lands in those states and
The Key to IoT Security Incentives
There is no question the internet of things is already changing the world. Hailed by some as “the most significant era of innovation and growth since the launch of the internet,” the IoT sector is expected to grow anywhere between $ 3.9 and 11.1 trillion by 2025. The proliferation of internet-connected devices already offers countless
The Growing Cyber Threats to America’s Critical Infrastructure: Parsons Federal’s Biff Lyons
Cybersecurity isn’t just about managing remote digital threats; it’s about protecting critical infrastructure, too. And as Biff Lyons sees it, the need for more robust cyber operations couldn’t be greater. “Many or most infrastructures and America’s control systems have been in place for years and were designed well before cybersecurity was a concern,” says Lyons,
Telit, DMI Collaborate to Create Telit IoT Portal
Telit announced May 22 a collaboration with DMI in an effort to deliver end-to-end Internet of Things solutions for the industry. The joining of the two has resulted in the Cloud-based Telit IoT Portal, providing customers an intuitive single point of access for integrating data from remote assets with their enterprise systems, databases and Web-based
Intel Federal’s Tiffany Sargent: Driving Internet of Things’ Innovation Through Data Interoperability
Everyone talks about the Internet of Things’ exciting innovations. But far less attention is paid to its potential pitfall: data overload. That’s an area Tiffany Sargent focuses on as a principal engineer and IoT senior solutions architect with Intel Corporation’s Federal Sales and Marketing Team. In helping federal agencies adopt IoT technologies, Sargent hones in
Growth Areas to Watch in the Internet of Things: Leif Ulstrup, CEO, Primehook Technology
We all know the Internet of Things is changing how we live and work. But where will growth occur, especially in government? It’s a question Leif Ulstrup tackles in his role as CEO of Primehook Technology, a Washington, D.C.-based technology consultancy that advises public sector and healthcare organizations on ways to harness the unprecedented wave
4 IoT Predictions for the Future of Digital Government From CSRA Inc.’s CEO, Larry Prior
IPV6 is here. Now what? That’s a question Larry Prior, who got his start tracking technology trends as an intelligence officer with the U.S. Marine Corps and later, as a staff member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, tackles every day in his role as president and chief executive officer at CSRA Inc.
Guest Column: Our Data, Ourselves by Dr. JR Reagan
“You are what you eat,” goes the saying, long accepted as true. In the Age of Technology, the adage may need an update. As the Internet of Things and its cousin, self-quantification, provide us with new ways to consider who, and how, we are, an equally valid claim might be, “You are what you own.”
Rob Wiltbank of Galois: Maintaining a Singular Focus on High-Assurance Systems
Making systems as they were intended – that’s been the focus of Portland-based tech company Galois from the very beginning. For the past 15 years, the company has focused on research and development of technologies that protect networks, systems, devices and vehicles. That critical work has translated into sizable contract wins, most recently, with the
Mark Testoni of SAP National Security Services: The Promise of Big Data, Within Reach
What’s the weakest link in internet security? This is one of many questions that Mark Testoni tackles in his role as President and Chief Executive of SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2®), a provider of software and support services for U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. “The internet doesn’t serve itself or other machines,
ATARC Releases IoT Report on Emerging Technology Issues
Ashburn, Va.-based nonprofit Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) released Nov. 18 its report, “Government and the Internet of Things – Findings and Recommendations of the Internet of Things Innovation Lab,” a collaboration of government, industry and academia members who will tackle critical issues around IoT’s application to government. “The ATARC Innovation Labs were conceived
Gartner Inc. Predicts IoT Connectivity to Top 6B Worldwide in 2016
Gartner Inc. forecasts that 6.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide in 2016, up 30 percent from 2015 and will reach 20.8 billion by 2020. In 2016, 5.5 million new things will get connected every day. “IoT services are the real driver of value in IoT, and increasing attention is being focused on
An Interview with Sapient Government Services’ Bill Annibell: How IoT Improves Government Efficiency
Despite the fact connecting devices to the internet has been occurring for years, with many studies dedicated to the concept of the “Internet of Things (IoT)”, the true power of this increased connectivity and its repercussions for the average consumer, military and broader federal IT space is still unknown. Government and commercial organizations are pushing
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
Ashok Sankar: Adding Value to the Internet of Things
How can product vendors add value to the Internet of Things? That’s a question Ashok Sankar addresses in his role as a strategic product and marketing executive with Raytheon Cyber Products. “Our primary concern is security — to ensure that data is not compromised or does not fall into the wrong hands,” says Sankar, who
Accenture’s Lisa Mitnick on the Link Between the Internet of Things and Mobile Health
As the managing director of Accenture Mobility, Lisa Mitnick keeps a pulse on all things digital and mobile. In the ever-widening Internet of Things, there’s no shortage of trends ahead – and Mitnick has the inside view of where they’re headed, on a variety of fronts. “The mobile health revolution has only just begun to
Exclusive: Father of the Internet Vint Cerf’s Forecast for ‘Internet of Things’
Look around you. The “Internet of Things” is everywhere, and that’s no exaggeration. Gone are the days when traditional laptops, desktops, tablets, mainframes and cloud systems were enough; we’re now more connected than ever courtesy of devices hooked to larger networks. Simple functions like taking a digital picture come with a whole host of communication
GUEST COLUMN: The Threats of the IoT Largely Overlooked at the 2015 Aspen Security Forum, By Mark Chadason
By Mark Chadason I attended the 2015 Aspen Security Forum last month. The Aspen Institute has gathered a great group of minds representing Government, Intel, Security, journalists and the private sector. As it should be, everyone is preoccupied with current threats such as DASH, Iran, Russian ambitions and cyber security. Several speakers including Admiral Rogers
Manish Malhotra of Unissant Talks Internet of Things, Entrepreneurship and 8(a) Graduation
Every year hundreds of companies graduate from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s certified 8(a) set-aside program; not all of these companies are able to compete effectively in a full and open market. Manish Malhotra is the President and CEO of Unissant, Inc., a big data analytics firm preparing for a successful 8(a) graduation in summer
Tommy Gardner Named CTO of Mission Solutions at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
Tommy Gardner, PhD, will head the Technology arm of Jacobs’ Mission Solutions line of business as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He will be in charge of growing Jacobs’ portfolios in cybersecurity, data analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Gardner will work with clients from the Federal Government, Intelligence Community, and commercial sector. “Tommy brings tremendous technical
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