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SailPoint Technologies Secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for Cloud-Based Identity Security Offering

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, a multi-tenant software-as-a-service offering from SailPoint Technologies, has been given moderate authority to operate by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. SailPoint Technologies Vice President of Federal Jim Russell said in a press release issued Tuesday that with the latest FedRAMP certification, his company can expand its support for federal […] More

June 12, 2024, 11:37 am
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REI Systems’ Wagish Bhartiya Says Trends in Grants Management Leading to Focus on ‘Grantee Experience’

For REI Systems‘ Wagish Bhartiya, grants modernization is being driven by an increased focus on budgets and the evolution of technology, Federal News Network reported Monday. The growing focus on budgets has led grants providers to evaluate how much funding is going into grant management processes and how much is actually being “deployed into the […] More

June 11, 2024, 11:35 am
in Acquisition & Procurement, News

NOAA Seeks Industry Feedback for Microwave Sounder Pilot Study Draft Statement of Work

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commercial Data Program is seeking industry feedback on a draft statement of work for an upcoming pilot study that aims to evaluate the viability of using commercial passive microwave sounder products for the agency’s terrestrial weather mission. NOAA intends to release a final solicitation for the effort in the […] More

June 10, 2024, 11:50 am
in Executive Moves, News

Irene Esteves Succeeds Mark Suchinski as Chief Financial Officer of Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems has appointed Irene Esteves, a member of the company’s board of directors, as its new chief financial officer. Esteves succeeds Mark Suchinski, who is stepping down but will stay on to provide support during the transition period, Spirit AeroSystems said Wednesday. Esteves previously served as executive vice president and CFO of Time Warner […] More

June 7, 2024, 12:01 pm
in Cloud, Cybersecurity, News

TRM Labs Aims for FedRAMP, DOD Cloud Security Compliance via Palantir Partnership

TRM Labs is working to have its blockchain intelligence platform achieve Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program certification via a partnership with Palantir Technologies‘ FedStart Program. TRM Labs said Thursday that a significant change request has been filed for it to be included in the existing FedRAMP accreditation package for the Palantir Federal Cloud Service […] More

June 7, 2024, 11:58 am
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GlobalFoundries to Serve as ElevATE Semiconductor’s Manufacturing Partner for 7HV Chip Production

GlobalFoundries has entered into a partnership with ElevATE Semiconductor to reestablish the production of 7HV high-voltage chips. GF said Wednesday that the goal of the partnership is to be able to meet the demand for the chips by commercial customers and those from the aerospace and defense industry. The 7HV chip is designed by ElevATE […] More

June 6, 2024, 11:34 am
in Cybersecurity, News

Xage Security Government’s Matthew Heideman Underscores Need to Secure Satellite Ground Stations

Organizations should strive to bolster the security of satellite ground stations, according to Xage Security Government President and General Manager Matthew Heideman. Ground stations are now at greater cybersecurity risk because they need to be connected to a broader network or even the internet in order to facilitate data sharing and remote access, Heideman said […] More

June 5, 2024, 11:57 am
in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, News

Carahsoft Announces Inclusion of Juniper Networks IT Offerings to GSA Schedule Contract

Carahsoft Technology has added the artificial intelligence-powered networking security products from Juniper Networks to its General Services Administration Schedule contract, rendering them available to federal, state and local government agencies. Carahsoft said Thursday that the products are also available to the public sector via its NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement, OMNIA Partners Contract and Quilt Master […] More

May 31, 2024, 12:16 pm
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More Than Half of Public Sector Apps Affected by Year-Old Security Issues, Veracode Study Says

Sixty eight percent of public sector organizations surveyed by researchers for the Veracode State of Software Security 2024 report were found to have applications that suffered from what the study dubbed as “security debt” — flaws that have not been fixed for more than a year. The study further found that 59 percent of the […] More

May 30, 2024, 12:04 pm
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TransDigm to Acquire Test and Measurement Products Provider Raptor Scientific for $655M

Aircraft component producer TransDigm is acquiring Raptor Scientific, an L Squared Capital Partners portfolio company that provides aerospace and defense customers with test and measurement products. The acquisition is worth approximately $655 million and is expected to be financed using existing cash on hand, TransDigm said Tuesday. TransDigm President and CEO Kevin Stein expressed excitement […] More

May 29, 2024, 12:12 pm
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Accounting and Finance Expert Jessica Traw Assumes CFO Role at NSTXL

The National Security Technology Accelerator has appointed Jessica Traw as chief financial officer. Traw, who possesses over 15 years of accounting and finance leadership, will be tasked with the establishment of a scalable infrastructure that maintains compliance while remaining in line with organizational goals, NSTXL said Wednesday. Traw joined NSTXL in November 2023. Her prior […] More

May 28, 2024, 11:22 am
in Contract Awards, DOD, News

Oshkosh Defense Wins $109M US Army Contract for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles

An Oshkosh subsidiary focused on military vehicles and mobility systems has won a contract from the U.S. Army worth $109 million. Under the firm-fixed price award, Oshkosh Defense is tasked with providing the military service with its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, the Department of Defense said Friday. The contract, which has an expected completion […] More

May 28, 2024, 11:19 am