RSA Attendees Want to Invest More in Mobile Security, Lookout Finds
More than half of RSA Conference attendees surveyed by mobile security company Lookout said they plan to invest more in mobile cybersecurity in the next year, considering the increase of accessibility to data from any device and any location as it has moved to the cloud. And that investment may be warranted, as 76 percent
What Does ‘Modern’ Mean for Federal IT? Simple, Open & Automated
Rep. William Hurd’s IT modernization bill passed the House last week, moving it and the federal government one step closer to having not only a legal mandate but also dedicated funds for modernizing its aging infrastructure. Both federal and industry executives welcome the move, especially in the wake of the major cyberattacks that have occurred
Accenture Federal Services Hires Lt. Gen. Mary Legere
Lt. Gen. and Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence for the Army Mary A. Legere has joined Accenture Federal Services. She will be managing director for national and defense intelligence. Legere will be tasked with bringing Accenture’s global secure digital, mission analytics and agile development capabilities to national defense intelligence and cyber clients. Legere is the third
This Type of Cyberattack Was Almost Impossible to Detect. Until Now.
There are all sorts of ways to attack a cyber system, from using brute-force to exploiting known vulnerabilities. This might sound scary, but many cyberattacks are not very sophisticated, and can be easily prevented with the right combination of tools, processes and procedures. “For years now, as security software has improved, successfully exploiting vulnerabilities has
DOD, DIA Leaders Testify on Tradecraft
There is no evidence that leadership in the U.S. Central Command manipulated intelligence products to create a false narrative of success in the battle against Daesh, according to a recent Defense Department inspector general report. But the nearly two-year long investigation did reveal problems with poor leadership, improper communication and insufficient training in intelligence tradecraft
Russia, Hacking and Industry’s ‘New’ Normal
When each day seems to bring new headlines about state-sponsored cyberattacks, it can be difficult to discern reality from fiction. And as the made-for-TV political drama continues to unfold, the story is losing its appeal. But there are important takeaways from the Russian hacks—not just of political parties’ servers, but also general trolling on social
What Cyber Breaches Can Teach You: Lessons Learned from Jim Jaeger
Another day, another breach. But what can we learn from these big hacks, and why aren’t we learning faster? Mining these lessons learned and sharing them with the community so we can all better defend ourselves is Jim Jaeger’s mission. He is the chief cyber strategist for Arete Advisors Inc., where he leads a team
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
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: HP Enterprise Cybersecurity 101
Steve Lazerowich, a leader of the cybersecurity practice for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services in the public sector, demonstrates the company’s Cybersecurity Challenge at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, held in March 2016. The user is asked to select a challenge and with a budget of $25,000, is able to choose from various defensive technologies that may be
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
Brad Antle of Salient Federal Solutions on the Interconnected World of the Internet of Everything
Brad Antle, CEO of Salient Federal Solutions marks our second interview of WashingtonExec‘s Internet of Things (IoT)/Internet of Everything (IoE) Summer Series. Antle discussed why he sees IoT as a disruptive technology and how he thinks IoT personal and professional devices might lead to potential complications on secure networks. Antle also talked about what wearable devices he
Acquia Public Sector VP Todd Akers on Why Government Agencies Should be Leveraging Open Source
It’s a good time to be in the business of open source – or at least that’s what companies like Burlington, Mass.-based Acquia are broadcasting. The company helps clients optimize digital strategies with services and solutions including open cloud hosting, developer tools and support for the open-source content management system, Drupal. Todd Akers, vice president
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.
Chad Sweet, co-Founder and CEO of The Chertoff Group, Talks Five-Year Anniversary, M&A Outlook and Transitioning to the Private Sector
WashingtonExec caught up with Chad Sweet, co-founder and chief executive officer of The Chertoff Group to discuss a variety of topics, including The Chertoff’s five year anniversary, his M&A Outlook and retaining the firm’s top talent pipeline. Sweet also gave detailed advice to those planning to retire from federal service and enter the private sector;
Jon Greenwood Joins Aegis Technologies Inc.
Aegis Technologies Inc. , a 20-year-old electronic technology integration company in Sterling, Va., announced that Jon Greenwood has joined the company to enhance current business development and system design capabilities. “We’re so pleased to have Jon join us. We are known far and wide for our exceptional capabilities in the home arena. With Jon on
2014 Market Outlook: Marilyn Crouther of HP Enterprise Services Foresees the Convergence of Cloud, Mobility, Security and Big Data Analytics
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
2014 Market Outlook: Unisys Federal Systems’ Ted Davies Notes Shift to the Cloud, Predicts Move Away from LPTA
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
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,
Splunk CMO Steve Sommer and Former NSA CIO and CTO Prescott Winter to Deliver Security Keynote Address at Splunk Conference
Splunk Inc. today announced Steve Sommer, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Splunk and Prescott Winter, Managing Director of The Chertoff Group and former CIO and CTO of the National Security Agency (NSA), will deliver the security keynote at the fourth annual Splunk Worldwide Users’ Conference (.conf2013) in Las Vegas. The joint presentation, titled “How Big Data
Rich Martin of LGS Innovations Talks IT Budgets, Trends in the Marketplace and Firm’s Goals in the Next 5 Years
Rich Martin has more than 20 years of IT and management experience with creating successful IT organizations and technical infrastructures. He brought that experience to his current role, as Chief Information Officer (CIO) to LGS Innovations. Prior to his role as CIO for LGS, Martin served as CIO of Transaction Network Services, a global financial
LetMobile’s Secure Mobile Gateway Selected by The SI Organization
LetMobile Inc. announced today the selection of its Secure Mobile Gateway by The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI). The product was designed to balance corporate security needs with personal privacy concerns for BYOD initiatives, and improve user acceptance with a “hands-off my device” approach. “With Secure Mobile Gateway in place, our customers have a unique, in-the-flow gateway to protect corporate e-mail
Fixmo Enables Secure and Compliant Use of Apple, Samsung and Blackberry for DoD
Mobile Security and Risk Management Solutions firm Fixmo today announced full support for the newly ratified Apple iOS 6 Security Technology Implementation Guide (STIG) for the Defense Department (DoD). The Fixmo Enterprise Mobility Platform (Fixmo EMP) provides a suite of mobility services that enable DoD agencies to meet the full range of security requirements for compliant
Greg Gardner of NetApp on Mobility, the Intelligence Community, his Professorship and the Importance of Mentors
Greg Gardner is the Chief Architect of Defense and Intelligence Solutions at NetApp. He previously served as Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) at for the Intelligence Community (IC) and also as Vice President of Homeland Security Solutions and Public Sector Strategy for five years at Oracle. The executive has 30 years of military service under his belt
Bob Smith Joins as CAO at DMI
Bob Smith recently joined DMI‘s management team as the company’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Smith, who will report to Jay Sunny Bajaj, founder and CEO of DMI, will be responsible for the leadership and guidance to Human Resources, Contracts and the Security and Facilities teams. “Bob’s in-depth experience in managing all aspects of back office
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