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All posts by: Robert Johnson

Air Force to Soon Be Able to Update Aircraft Software Mid-Flight

The Air Force's chief software officer announced that the service is close to being able to update its aircraft's software while in flight.  Software czar Nicholas Chaillan said the update is part of the Air Force's effort to modernize its software practices. He declined to share which aircraft the upgrade will be installed on. "We […]

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Robert Johnson

House Passes Legislation for Minimum IoT Security Standards

The House of Representative has passed legislation that would establish minimum security standards for internet of things devices connected to federal networks.  Under the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act, the National Institute of Standards and Technology will set best practices for device security, and the Office of Management and Budget will later release guidance […]

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Robert Johnson

State Department Taps Industry for Managed Security Services

The Department of State has asked industry for its perspective on leveraging managed security services with software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service and infrastructure-as-a-service cloud architectures.  On Sept. 10, the Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's Directorate of Cyber Technology Security issued a request for information for cloud mission support.   The State […]

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Robert Johnson

Rick Ochs, Spirit Aeronautics’ CEO, Founder

Rick Ocks is the founder and CEO of Spirit Aeronautics, a maintenance and aviation company that employs over 20 aviation professionals. The company is based in the John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, and was founded in 2000.  Spirit Aeronautics specializes in avionic systems transformations and integrating leading-edge electronics into any type of […]

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Robert Johnson

DHS Would Deploy Emerging Tech at Borders Under New House Bill

House lawmakers have introduced legislation that would direct the Department of Homeland Security to create a plan for how to improve security at the northern and southern borders using emerging technologies.  If enacted, the Integrated New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement at Our Borders Act would require DHS to identify and deploy relevant emerging technologies […]

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Robert Johnson

AFC’s John Murray Explains Army, Air Force’s Joint JADC2 Effort

The Army Futures Command and the Air Force are working together to achieve better multi-domain operations through the Joint All-Domain and Command Control, according to an Army official. AFC Commanding Gen. John Murray, a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker and a two-time Wash100 awardee, said neither service on its own can achieve its goal […]

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Robert Johnson

AT&T’s Robert Dapkiewicz Joins MetTel as GM, SVP of Federal

Communications company MetTel has announced the appointment of Robert Dapkiewicz as general manager and senior vice president of the company's federal program, effective immediately. CEO Marshall Aronow lauded Dapkiewicz's track record in sales, marketing, product development and strategic planning. “His deep knowledge of voice, data networking, mobility solutions and applications will complement our high-performing federal […]

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Robert Johnson

Lockheed Reports Surge in F-16 Orders, Backlog Through 2025

Lockheed Martin has reported a surge in orders for F-16 fighter aircraft after the company nearly halted production several times, according to a company executive. Michele Evans, Lockheed's executive vice president of aeronautics and a Potomac Officers Club member, said the company has a backlog of 130 jets and expects several countries to seal orders.  […]

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Robert Johnson

Leidos Names Darrell Williams VP of Defense Group Logistics

Leidos has announced the appointment of retired Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams as the company's vice president of defense group logistics, effective immediately. Williams is now responsible for supporting the planning, oversight and execution of defense logistics activities, as well as for driving innovation across all logistics offerings.  “Through his experience directing supply chains for […]

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Robert Johnson

CMMC AB Lacks Funds for Continuous Monitoring Tools, Official Says

The first batch of assessors being trained to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is set to receive approval. But they may not have access to continuous monitoring during initial audits due to a lack of funds, according to an official. Chris Golden, a member of the board of directors of the CMMC accreditation […]

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Robert Johnson

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