Volar Security, a cybersecurity advisory firm, announced that it has been authorized as a registered provider organization under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. RPOs are authorized to provide advice, consulting and recommendations to clients seeking to comply with the Department of Defense’s CMMC standards, which are aimed at protecting the defense industrial base. “Our […]
The federal government is using newly implemented 5G networks to accelerate information technology modernization, according to the General Services Administration’s deputy assistant commissioner for IT acquisitions. Keith Nakasone, a speaker at a past Potomac Officers Club event, said many federal departments are determining how to integrate 5G into their IT systems before carrying out direct […]
Andy Smith serves as a principal and senior managing director at The McLean Group, an investment bank and financial services firm focused on the defense, intelligence security, critical infrastructure and maritime markets. According to his LinkedIn profile, he leads the company’s business valuation practice, which supports public and private companies with transactions, financial reporting, equity […]
Anita Antenucci is a senior managing director at Houlihan Lokey, responsible for the company’s aerospace, defense and government practice. She was a member of Houlihan Lokey’s board of directors prior to the company’s initial public offering in August 2015. Houlihan Lokey is an independent investment bank that advises large public and closely held companies as […]
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate has publicly released resources designed to protect against Global Navigation Satellite System spoofing. The Positioning, Navigation and Timing Integrity Library and the Epsilon Algorithm Suite were designed to boost the resilience of PNT systems and other critical infrastructure from disruptions, DHS said. “Since GPS signals can […]
SOSi, a defense technology integrator, has landed a contract to provide enterprise information technology and logistics support to the Defense Information School, a component of the Department of Defense’s Defense Media Agency. The $21 million contract calls for software and applications development solutions, maintenance of all digital training resources and management of the technology service […]
The Air Force has awarded Alion Science and Technology an $89 million task order for advanced analysis and engineering and research, development, test and evaluation services. Alion’s work will support the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, which examines the service’s warfighting portfolio and explores enterprise-wide solutions to complex issues. The five-year deal was awarded through […]
The government should set a minimum cybersecurity standard in its procurement of information technology to prevent incidents like the SolarWinds breach, according to a cybersecurity expert. Jeanette Manfra, a former top official at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, emphasized the importance of securing large acquisition vehicles, which are essential for cybersecurity modernization, FedScoop reported. […]
The Air Force is conducting market research to identify sources that can support the service’s Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite system. The source will provide the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Chief Information Officer with full-time support in developing all ITIPS functions, according to the sources sought notice posted on SAM .gov. SAF/CN […]
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems said it has signed a contract to launch its Orbital Test Bed satellite carrying the Argos-4 Advanced Data Collection System hosted payload. Rocket Lab, a small satellite launch service provider, will help complete the contract awarded by the U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center, General Atomics said. “Rocket Lab […]
