The Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration is using the Department of Homeland Security's zero trust maturity model to organize its own cloud-based cybersecurity framework, said Gerald Caron, chief information officer of ITA. In an interview led by Matthew McFadden, vice president of cyber at General Dynamics Information Technology, Caron discussed the efforts of ITA to catch up with other agencies in terms of modernization efforts, and their implementation of zero trust architecture.

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A General Dynamics subsidiary will work to modernize the Medicaid program of Alabama under a $63 million contract awarded by the state's Medicaid Agency. General Dynamics Information Technology will use its cloud computing, data management and cybersecurity capabilities to enhance the information technology applications and infrastructure of Alabama Medicaid programs.

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A new General Dynamics Information Technology study has found that federal agencies recognize the potential role of artificial intelligence in defensive cyber operations, particularly in cyberthreat detection.

Register here to attend the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21 and hear federal leaders and industry experts discuss the latest developments in the field.

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Christopher Brooks, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has been named vice president of enterprise information technology solutions for the air and space forces business area at General Dynamics' IT division, according to a recently published LinkedIn post. Brooks most recently served as chief of the Air Force's network integration division and head of the operations division at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

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System High, a portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital, will provide integrated security support services to the Department of the Air Force under a subcontract from General Dynamics' information technology business unit. The company said Monday it will help the DAF secure mission-critical activities related to national security as part of the $4.5 billion Air Force Security Support Services multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract issued in February 2021.

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General Dynamics’ information technology business announced the opening of the GDIT Emerge Innovation Center at the company’s headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. GDIT said Thursday that the center is the latest investment in its expansion of research and development and technology labs nationwide to support government missions. “Our customers’ needs have evolved, and they require […] More

The Government Accountability Office has cleared General Dynamics Information Technology as the awardee of all initial task orders under a Department of the Air Force contract for various security services, from personnel to cyber defense. The $4.5 billion Security Support Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a base period of performance of five years and an option […] More

The Government Accountability Office has cleared General Dynamics Information Technology as the awardee of all initial task orders under a Department of the Air Force contract for various security services, from personnel to cyber defense. The $4.5 billion Security Support Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a base period of performance of five years and an option period of five years. The contract goes into effect on Nov. 15. More

Prior to joining General Dynamics Information Technology in August 2022, Garrett Yee served as a Major General in the U.S. Army, finishing his military career at the Defense Information Systems Agency. Now, he serves as vice president and general manager of the company’s Army and Defense Agencies sector, where he oversees more than 3,000 employees worldwide. […] More

Garrett Yee serves as vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Information Technology's Army and Defense Agencies sector, where he oversees more than 3,000 employees worldwide. Yee recently participated in an Executive Spotlight interview, during which he sat down with ExecutiveBiz to discuss talent development and retention, GDIT’s company culture and the intersection between the public and private sectors in supporting the Department of Defense mission. More

Amy Gilliland, president of General Dynamics Information Technology and a six-time Wash100 awardee, said GDIT is investing in its workforce as it works to expand its digital consulting practice to meet the evolving needs of government customers. “We reimagined what a consultative company needs, and what the folks on the front line need. And they […] More

A study by General Dynamics’ information technology business has found that 65 percent of federal agencies said they are adopting artificial intelligence, 5G, machine learning, quantum computing, virtual and augmented reality and other emerging technologies to accelerate digital transformation efforts. GDIT’s digital consulting practice polled 425 defense, intelligence and civilian agency officials for the Seeds […] More