The Defense Information Systems Agency has adopted a specialized cloud-based browsing tool in response to the wider attack surface introduced by the agency's increasingly remote workforce. The agency's Cloud Based Internet Isolation program still works even if the employee does not connect to the virtual private network “to get to the DOD-specific stuff and they […]
The CIA plans to release a solicitation for the Cloud Integration and Multi-Cloud Management contract, a single-award deal that would help the agency link up its multicloud environment. The agency previously awarded spots on the multibillion-dollar Cloud Computing Enterprise contract to Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, International Business Machines, Oracle and Google. Under the new CMMI […]
The Army plans to fast-track the development of its synthetic training environment, which is envisioned to vastly expand the service's virtual and simulation capabilities. Maj. Gen. Maria Gervais, director of the STE cross-functional team, said the Army's existing training environment can no longer satisfy the service's current and future virtual training needs, National Defense Magazine […]
Constellis CEO Tim Reardon, a Potomac Officers Club member, has bagged his fourth Wash100 award from Executive Mosaic. Executive Mosaic founder and CEO Jim Garrettson presented the award to Reardon in recognition of his success in driving Constellis' growth and expanding its portfolio, GovCon Wire reported. Under his watch, Constellis secured a spot on a […]
The Defense Information Systems Agency has identified the three technology areas that it will focus on in fiscal years 2021 and 2022: cyber defense, could computing and the Defense Enterprise Office Solution. DEOS is an enterprise commercial cloud environment contract vehicle created to help the Department of Defense acquire and implement enterprise applications and services […]
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program's cloud service baseline requirements will be adjusted in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology's new revisions on security and privacy controls. Noblis principal Andrew Lins, a FedRAMP cybersecurity expert, said the FedRAMP program management office will accept public comments on the baseline updates for 90 […]
Department of Homeland Security executives said they have ramped up efforts to modernize information technology and make the department more agile and adaptable to change. DHS Chief Information Officer Karen Evans, a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker, said her office accelerated its work to consolidate data centers and security centers and to migrate legacy […]
Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone, a Potomac Officers Club member and seven-time Wash100 awardee, has been honored at the Samual Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's 23rd Collaborating for a Cure Gala. The SWCRF recognized Krone for his philanthropy and contributions to improving health and communities. The event drew nearly 800 viewers, Influencer Magazine reported. “From […]
WidePoint, a provider of trusted mobility management solutions, said it has been awarded the Department of Homeland Security's $500M Cellular Wireless Managed Services 2.0 contract. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity deal includes a one-year base period of performance and four 12-month option periods, extending through Nov. 24, 2025, the technology company said. “WidePoint is excited to team with […]
Northrop Grumman has announced defense technology industry veteran Scott Stapp as the company's new chief technology officer. Stapp is now responsible for helping the company make the most of its existing technologies and identifying new solutions for customers. The executive will also have a key role in developing the company's technical talent, Northrop said. Stapp […]
