25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About
2017: The Year of the Transformational Leader What’s in, what’s out? In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in
Raytheon Acquires Foreground Security
Raytheon Company announced Oct. 5 that it has acquired Herndon, Va.-based Foreground Security, which provides security operations centers (SOCs), managed security service solutions and cybersecurity professional services. The acquired company will be called Raytheon Foreground Security (RFS) and has approximately 165 employees, 85 percent who are trained cybersecurity experts. “Raytheon Foreground Security has an exceptionally
Raytheon Acquires Blackbird Technologies for $420M to Enhance Intelligence and Special Operations Offerings
Raytheon Company, which specializes in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world, today announced it has acquired Blackbird Technologies, a provider of surveillance, cybersecurity, and secure tactical communications to the Intelligence Community (IC) and special operations market. The purchase price is approximately $420 million, and after the transaction, Blackbird will become part of Raytheon’s
Mobile Device Use on the Rise, but Mobile Cyber Security is Not
Organizations and employees frequently sacrifice security precautions in order to use their mobile devices, according to survey issued Sept. 22 by Raytheon Company. The report, “Security in the New Mobile Ecosystem,” which is based on a survey of 618 people as conducted by the Ponemon Institute, found that an average of one-third of employees solely
Raytheon Company Announces Title Sponsorship of Raytheon National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
Raytheon Company, a technology and innovation company specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world, has announced a three-year partnership as the title sponsor of the Raytheon National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC). “Our nation’s military, government and commercial sectors are in dire need of cyber talent as we rely ever more on
K-12 Teachers Across Nation Recognized by Raytheon Company’s MathMovesU Program
Raytheon Company’s MathMovesU program is inviting community members to recognize inspirational math teachers and coaches with a MathMovesU Math Hero Award. This is one of several recognitions set to honor k-12 teachers across the country for their commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with scholarships and grants. MathMovesU will honor 32 math
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