A report issued by the Government Accountability Office has identified a gap in mandatory cybersecurity protocols for NASA’s spacecraft acquisition process. According to GAO’s audit, while the space agency has implemented general cybersecurity requirements across its programs, mandatory guidelines specifically for acquiring spacecraft are not yet in place, Nextgov/FCW reported. Currently, NASA relies on non-binding […]
The Defense Information Systems Agency has given provisional authorization to SAP National Security Services’ SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition. The authorization allows SAP NS2 to deploy its cloud applications within the Department of Defense’s secure cloud environment authorized at FedRAMP+Impact Level 4, which defines the security required to handle sensitive defense information related to various […]
Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., are co-sponsoring the Secure AI Act of 2024 to strengthen safeguards against cyberthreats involving artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation focuses on updating existing vulnerability reporting mechanisms, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Vulnerability Database and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Common Vulnerabilities and […]
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded Leidos a contract worth up to $206 million to modernize its geospatial processing software. Part of the NGA’s Exploitation Services Program, the five-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract aims to improve the efficiency and interoperability of the agency’s systems, Leidos said. Under the Maru contract, Leidos will leverage its expertise in mission-critical […]
The Defense Information Systems Agency has rolled out its DISA Next Strategy, a comprehensive plan outlining its approach to securing and modernizing the Department of Defense’s information network over the next five years. In line with the Pentagon’s global operational goals, the DISA Next Strategy comprises four strategic imperatives, six operational imperatives and eight goals […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has incorporated AgEagle’s eBee TAC drone into its recent training program for national guardsmen. The eBee TAC is the first fixed-wing drone approved by the Defense Innovation Unit for operation over people. It adheres to the National Defense Authorization Act regulations, AgEagle said. The USACE’s Unmanned Aviation System Basic […]
The U.S. Marine Corps has unveiled the “Fusion Center,” a new initiative aimed at facilitating the seamless transition of cutting-edge technologies into operational use. Located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, the center will serve as a central hub for aligning technological advancements developed by the Rapid Capabilities Office with the Marines’ evolving tactical requirements, […]
The National Science Foundation presented its quantum information science and technology research projects before Congress Tuesday in hopes of securing continued funding. The event comes after Congress imposed a budget cut on the NSF for fiscal year 2024, allocating $9.06 billion, which is lower than the 2023 funding level and President Joe Biden’s budget request, […]
NASA has appointed John Bailey as the new director of the Stennis Space Center in Mississipi. Bailey brings over three decades of experience to the position, having worked with the U.S. Air Force and NASA. In his previous roles at Stennis, Bailey managed critical rocket propulsion test facilities and oversaw multimillion-dollar projects, NASA said. Bill […]
Carahsoft will serve as QuintessenceLabs’ public sector distributor in a new partnership aimed at strengthening government agencies’ cybersecurity posture. The partnership is a response to the evolving threat landscape, including the ones potentially caused by quantum computers, Carahsoft said. To address such emerging threats, QuintessenceLabs helps agencies build adaptable cybersecurity infrastructure, protecting sensitive data across […]
