ManTech names Varner to head cyber solutions group
ManTech International Corp. has named former Northrop Grumman TASC executive William Varner to lead its new Mission, Cyber and Technology Solutions Group.
Who is sending mysterious laptops to governors?
The FBI is investigating unsolicited laptop computers sent to several governors’ offices.
Joint Forces Command to test new network encryption
Unisys's Stealth technology is intended to allow separate secure virtual communities to coexist on a single network.
L-1 wins contract to boost security of Calif. driver's licenses
L-1 Identity Solutions won a $62.8 million contract from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to continue providing secure driver's license solutions.
Security upgrades highlight DISA buying surge
The Defense Information Systems Agency plans to bolster security features embedded in its far-flung networks and data centers via several acquisition projects planned for the twilight of fiscal 2009.
Ban on peer-to-peer software for contractors, government in the works
A House committee chairman who has jurisdiction over some government operations plans to introduce a bill designed to ban the use of peer-to-peer software on government and contractor networks.
The hunt is on for cyberwarriors
A new program tries to find young people that could meet the government's need for more highly skilled cybersecurity professionals.
DOD: Can virtualization make security more manageable?
Virtualization technology may be used to deal with the Defense Department's network security problems.
Real lD vs. PASS ID turns on technology debate
Backers of a new driver's license security program say the current Real ID program's costly IT requirements are unnecessary and won't work for states.
Booz Allen wins pair of Air Force contracts
Booz Allen Hamilton will support Air Force cybersecurity and intelligence efforts under a pair of contracts worth a total of $22.6 million.
Lockheed to upgrade information-sharing system
Lockheed Martin Corp. will refine a secure information-sharing system for the Defense Department under a Navy contract with a potential value of $74 million over five years.
Readers blast DHS effort to harvest personal information
Washington Technology received a number of trenchant comments about staff writer Alice Lipowicz's July 1 Web story “DHS requires more personal information from employees, contractors.”
Mandatory cyber certification: What good is it?
A debate rages over a Senate proposal to require certification or licensing for all cybersecurity professionals who work on government information systems.
ITT to support Air Force server environment
ITT's Advanced Engineering and Sciences division will design, develop, and integrate new features and capabilities into the Information Support Server Environment Guard system.
DOD warns against the dark side of social networking
Two Defense Intelligence Agency experts explain how adversaries can use social-networking tools to gather information on targets.
Navy seeks cyber research proposals
The Office of Naval Research said today it plans to award more than $14.5 million for research on software engineering, networks, social networks and critical infrastructures.
DOD seeks commercial satellite guidance from industry
The Defense Department wants information from providers of commercial satellite services regarding their ability to support future military communications requirements.
M&A activity among midtier companies likely to pick up
Gradual improvements in the nation's economy will produce an increasingly favorable environment in the coming months for mergers and acquisitions in the defense and government services markets.
SAIC to support DOD information assurance training
SAIC will help the Defense Department meet cybersecurity requirements under a training contract awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency.
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