Symantec agrees to acquire Gideon Technologies
Symantec Corp. plans to acquire Gideon Technologies and provide the company’s automated IT security products to government customers.
President calls for urgent improvements to anti-terrorism efforts
President Barack Obama has directed his security team to take technology-related security measures to bolster homeland security and thwart terrorist attacks.
SAIC completes purchase of vehicle-scanning firm
Science Applications International Corp. has completed its acquisition of Spectrum San Diego, a high-technology security firm specializing in ultra-low-dose X-ray scanning systems.
NIST cryptographic showdown enters round two
NIST has eliminated 37 algorithms that had been submitted in a contest to choose the next cryptographic hash. Now, 14 contenders remain.
Avaya/Nortel combination aims for greater growth
Avaya sees its merger with Nortel as creating a powerful engine for growth in the government market.
DHS, Michigan team on cybersecurity
The DHS Computer Emergency Readiness Team will identify possible abnormal activities on Michigan’s networks under a new agreement between the department and the state.
ICF wraps up purchase of cybersecurity firm
ICF International Inc. has closed its acquisition of Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology firm that specializes in cybersecurity and full-scope identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.
Alion will standardize DOD's threat assessment information system
Alion Science and Technology Corp. has won a $2.8 million award to upgrade a system it developed for the Defense Department to collect critical information on threat vulnerabilities.
Internet Explorer users face new zero-day threat
Just before Thanksgiving Day, Microsoft released a security advisory on a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 6 and 7 browsers, based on "new public reports."
Entrust signs PKI deal with Homeland Security Department
Entrust will be providing digital certificates to DHS' 225,000 employees under a two-year agreement.
Harris to support Southern Command in Honduras
Harris Corp. will continue working with the Army to improve command security and operations in Central America under a five-year task order worth $38 million.
Raytheon team counters cyberattacks for DOD
Raytheon Co. and its team of contractors will work with the Defense Information Systems Agency to thwart cyber attacks on Defense Department networks.
Cloud computing: Winners and losers
Technology companies that expect to beneift from cloud computing must creatively adapt licensing, pricing and revenue models.
Stanley will create Web filter for DISA intranet traffic
Stanley Inc. will provide information technology and Web security services to the Defense Information Systems Agency under a five-year, task order valued at $23 million.
Top government IT projects honored
Government Computer News names its top projects and executives for its annual GCN Gala.
General Dynamics to develop secure credentials for DHS
General Dynamics Information Technology will develop secure credentials for immigrants seeking employment within the United States under a new contract with the Homeland Security Department.
CSC to assist GSA with cyber investigations training
CSC will design and teach cybersecurity courses for the General Service Administration under a new $85 million contract.
Pair of Unisys contracts extended Down Under
Unisys Corp. has won two contract extensions from the Australian government for outsourcing services and biometric identity solutions, which together are worth $42 million.
Deepwater whistleblower gets his day in court
A U.S. District Court judge refuses to dismiss the False Claims Act lawsuit against the Deepwater contractors and sets trial for next year.
Investment group wants to revive Registered Traveler
An investment firm wants to revive the Registered Traveler program; it has offered to manage some operations previously managed by Verified Identity Pass.
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