The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command has highlighted key aspects that ensure the command has a good cybersecurity posture. Master Sgt. Darrin McDufford of USMEPCOM said in an opinion piece that good cybersecurity should include three things: continuity of work and operations, equipment, and plans for the future. To improve cybersecurity, the command must limit […]
Caesar Nieves, a Potomac Officers Club member, is an executive vice president and the president of Jacobs’ Divergent Solutions business. At Jacobs, Nieves oversees efforts to operationalize next-generation cloud, cyber, data and digital security solutions in support of clients in the national security, critical infrastructure and commercial sectors. He also leads an organization that builds […]
Science Applications International Corp. has secured a $200 million single-award Department of Defense task order for research, analysis and assessment services. Under the task order, SAIC will develop and provide training and recommend readiness procedures for the U.S. Amy Forces Command G-2 Intelligence, Intelligence Warfighting Function. The company will work to improve the timeliness and […]
The Department of Homeland Security has released a report with recommendations on how to protect the National Public Warning System from an electromagnetic pulse. The report, titled “Electromagnetic Pulse Shielding Mitigations,” sheds light on the natural and man-made causes of EMPs, the phenomenon’s effects on technologies and the National Public Warning System and best practices […]
Rocket Lab USA has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Transportation Command to explore worldwide cargo delivery options. Under the CRADA, Rocket Lab will examine the possibility of using its Neutron and Electron launch vehicles for global cargo transportation. The company will also be able to use its Photon spacecraft to […]
A review conducted by Nextgov revealed that out of all the 101 federal agencies under the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency‘s authority, only the National Transportation Safety Board has not developed and implemented a vulnerability disclosure policy. In September 2020, CISA issued Binding Operational Directive 20-01, which requires all federal civilian executive branch agencies under […]
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Saber Astronautics a $540,000 tactical funding increase to continue developing a space awareness tool for satellite operators. Saber Astronautics will use the funding to add new features to its Space Cockpit software tool. Specifically, the company will upgrade the orbit propagation algorithms, which will support cislunar spaceflight beyond Earth […]
Rich Carter is the director of business development at Lockheed Martin Space’s Mission Solutions business unit. Carter has over 18 years of experience in executive leadership, program management, electrical and systems engineering and business development. At Lockheed, he leads a team that delivers space-based applications and solutions to customers in the defense, intelligence and commercial […]
Richard Campos is the senior vice president of business development at Altamira Technologies Corp., a company that provides mission solutions to defense and national security agencies. Campos leads a team that is focused on the development of the company’s long-term growth strategy. According to Altamira CEO Jane Chappell, Campos has years of experience in engineering, […]
The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology a $65 million grant to support efforts to combine artificial intelligence and manufacturing innovations with workforce and outreach programs. The grant is part of the Biden administration’s $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. On Friday, the White House selected the […]
