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Mitre Forms 2 Organizations to Develop Infrastructure Security, Public Health Approaches

Mitre has established two organizations that will explore approaches to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats and address challenges in the public health care system. The Cyber Infrastructure Protection Innovation Center and Clinical Insights Innovation Cell will operate under Mitre Labs, which was created to advance applied science and technology innovation, the nonprofit company said Monday. […] More

by Carol Collins October 12, 2021, 11:25 am
in Contract Awards, News

Xage to Help DOE Secure Access to Emergency Power Systems

The Department of Energy has awarded Xage a contract to implement zero trust across critical energy delivery systems to help prevent cyber attacks during emergencies. The company said Wednesday it will develop a new application needed to provide contingency workers with secure access to remote terminal units and switching device infrastructure. Xage’s Fabric product works […] More

by Nichols Martin September 30, 2021, 12:00 pm
in Cybersecurity, News

ThycoticCentrify’s Bill O’Neill: Government Should Work Cohesively to Protect Critical Infrastructure
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in Executive Spotlight, Executive Spotlights, News, Technology, Wash100

Executive Spotlight: Chris Brady, President of General Dynamics Mission Systems

Chris Brady, president of General Dynamics Mission Systems and a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz for its latest Executive Spotlight interview detailing the current set of unique challenges and opportunities in the government contracting (GovCon) sector and federal landscape. During the interview with ExecutiveBiz, Brady discussed his growth strategy for GDMS, new […] More

by William McCormick August 17, 2021, 11:35 am
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in Cybersecurity, Industry News, News, Technology

Microsoft Announces Space ISAC Membership, Participation in Threat Intell Exchanges

Microsoft was named as founding member of the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center, an organization that fosters exchanges of intelligence on security threats faced by the space industry. The company will share its global threat insights to help the space community secure critical infrastructure and expand cybersecurity expertise, Tom Keane, corporate vice president for […] More

by Nichols Martin June 24, 2021, 9:02 am
in News, Technology

Three Industry Associations Call for Continued Funding for Space Commerce Office

The Aerospace Industries Association, Commercial Spaceflight Federation and Satellite Industry Association have asked the Department of Commerce to continue to fund the Office of Space Commerce. “Retaining staff in the Office of Space Commerce to continue to carry out its work until a new Director is named is critical to the success of our industry on a variety of fronts,“ the three industry groups wrote in a March 9 letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

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by Jane Edwards March 12, 2021, 3:51 am
in News, Technology, Wash100

Parsons President, COO Carey Smith Named to 2021 Wash100 for Driving Company Growth; Tech Innovation for Federal Workforce, U.S. Warfighters

Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Carey Smith, president and chief operating officer for Parsons, as an inductee into this year“™s Wash100 Award selection that annually recognizes the elite leaders in across the federal and government sectors for the eighth consecutive year. This marks the third Wash100 Award win for Smith.

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by William McCormick March 10, 2021, 3:29 am
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in Cybersecurity, Executive Spotlight, News, Space, Wash100

Executive Spotlight: Mark Gerencser, Gen. Joseph Votel of BENS Discuss National Security Crisis Resulting from COVID-19

Mark Gerencser, chairman of Business Executives for National Security (BENS) and 2021 Wash100 Award recipient, and Gen. Joseph Votel, president and chief executive officer of BENS, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz on the Commission on the National Response Enterprise: A Call to Action“ report to identify ways to improve national resilience in responding to sustained, nation-wide emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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by William McCormick February 17, 2021, 1:25 am
in Contract Awards, News

Akima Subsidiary Supports Vectrus’ O&M, Defense of Army Comms; Duncan Greene Quoted
in Executive Moves, News

Parsons Names Carey Smith to Board of Directors; Chuck Harrington Quoted

Parsons has appointed Carey Smith, president and chief operating officer (COO) at Parsons, to the company's board of directors. As president and COO, Smith leads Parsons' global operations and drives growth strategy through technology innovation. “Carey has been central to our growth and success since joining Parsons,“ said Chuck Harrington, chairman and CEO of Parsons and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient.

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by Sarah Sybert December 21, 2020, 10:58 am
in Cybersecurity, News, Technology

ECS’ Josh Salmanson: Cybersecurity Should Be Baked Into Smart City Development Process

Josh Salmanson, chief architect and a vice president at ECS, said in an interview that smart cities should implement more resilient architectures and robust cybersecurity platforms, operations and engineering should be integrated from the beginning of the smart city development process.

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by Jane Edwards November 2, 2020, 3:19 am
in Cybersecurity, News, Technology

Microsoft Supports Call for Establishment of National Cyber Director

Microsoft supports the Cyberspace Solarium Commission“™s recommendations and calls on Congress to act on those suggestions, such as designating a national cyber director to oversee the implementation of the national cyber strategy and coordinate efforts across the federal government to address cyber threats.

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by Jane Edwards September 25, 2020, 3:46 am