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Cyber opportunities are hot in 2012

One view is that the budget is flat, but dig into cyber and you'll find growth, plenty of growth, says immixGroup's Chris Wilkinson.

ManTech names new leader of cyber strategy unit

Cybersecurity veteran Ken Silva has been appointed senior vice president for cyber strategy at ManTech International’s Mission, Cyber and Technology Solutions group, reporting to L. William Varner, group president and COO.

A-T Solutions wins IED analysis job

Under a new contract, A-T Solutions will help the military analyze recovered improvised explosive devices, providing critical information to military and intelligence organizations.

DISA readies cloud computing RFPs for early 2012

The agency wants a DOD-wide enterprise cloud but it sees hurdles ahead.

SAIC upgrades give TSA a closer examination of baggage

Science Applications International Corp. will improve the Transportation Security Administration's baggage-screening capabilities and reduce false alarms with a $25 million order for new imaging equipment.

Will contractors require training to protect sensitive info?

Federal officials want contractors who have access to government record systems and sensitive information to know their responsibilities.

IBM’s new security systems unit swells with latest purchase

IBM Corp. expands its new Security Systems division with the acquisition of Q1 Labs, a Waltham, Mass., provider of security intelligence software.

Sotera Defense Solutions buys IC cybersecurity firm

Sotera Defense Solutions, a provider of technology-based systems and services for national security agencies, has acquired Software Process Technologies Inc.

TASC tasks ex-CIA official with advancing technology business

TASC has named former senior CIA official Bob Silsby vice president of its Business and Technology Office.

Outsourcing IT to other countries adds to cyber risks, report says

A Intelligence and National Security Alliance's white paper warns against the government's global outsourcing practices with respect to IT.

Raytheon combines units to strengthen public safety business

Raytheon Company is restructuring its Network Centric Systems division to boost its business in the public safety markets.

CACI completes $61.5M buy of cyberspace solutions provider

CACI International Inc. has wrapped up its $61.5 million acquisition of Paradigm Holdings Inc., a provider of cybersecurity and enterprise IT solutions that will expand its cyberspace solutions offerings.

Big Blue crosses pond to buy UK intell analytics firm

IBM Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire i2 to accelerate its business analytics initiatives and help public- and private-sector clients address crime, fraud and security threats.

14 win DHS cybersecurity awards

Companies will compete for task orders to implement NIST Risk Management Framework.

Cloud reputation hurt by cybersecurity worries

Former CIO Vivek Kundra promoted cloud technology as a way to save money, but some feds are concerned about its security.

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