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BayFirst Solutions’ Robert Rice: Public & Private Sectors Work to Counter Cyber Intrusions

Robert Rice, president of BayFirst Solutions, took part in a panel discussion during the 2018 Cybersecurity Symposium that was held Oct. 6 atÂ Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. The forum includedÂ representatives from the CIA, the FBI and multiple companies that provide cyber technologies and infrastructure support services to the government,Â BayFirstÂ said Wednesday. “Public and private sectors […] More

by Monica Jackson October 25, 2018, 4:35 am
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DoD Awards Crowdsourced Security Contracts to Bugcrowd, HackerOne, Synack

Bugcrowd, HackerOne and SynackÂ have received separate contracts to expand the Defense Department‘sÂ bug bounty challenges andÂ explore other crowdsourced methods to secure its public-facing websites. All three companies will help DoD develop additional activities for the security initiative aimed at identifying vulnerabilities in private defense systems, the department said Wednesday. The Pentagon wants to conduct continuous tests […] More

by Monica Jackson October 25, 2018, 1:55 am
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Raytheon Intros Cyber Education Program in Kuwait, U.K.; Dave Wajsgras Quoted

RaytheonÂ has expanded the geographic coverage of its cyber education and training initiatives to the U.K. and Kuwait. The company said MondayÂ it partnered with Kuwait University, Lancaster University and University of Gloucestershire to conduct workshops aimed at providing students with hands-on experience to recognize and counter network security threats through the Cyber Academy program. “The cyber […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers October 23, 2018, 6:51 am
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Kathryn Condello: CenturyLink Aims to Address Cyber Threats via Public-Private Partnerships

Kathryn Condello, senior director for national security and emergency preparedness at CenturyLink, has discussed how the company works to mitigate cyber risks through public-private partnerships. Condello wrote in a blog post published Monday that representatives from the communications, power and financial services sectors have drafted a joint response plan in the event of a cyber […] More

by Jane Edwards October 23, 2018, 5:27 am
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Army Requests Info on Potential Cyber Training System Integrators

The U.S. Army has issued a sources sought synopsis as part of its research into contractors that can help the service develop and integrate a cloud-based persistent cyber training environment. A FedBizOpps notice posted MondayÂ saysÂ the PCTE is intended to helpÂ Defense Department cyber staff prepare for exercises and mission practices, as well as evaluate variousÂ systems, tactics, […] More

by Peter Graham October 23, 2018, 12:50 am
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Lockheed to Help Develop Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Network

The U.S. Navyâ€™s Tactical Networks Program Office has awarded Lockheed Martin a new contract aimed at utilizing commercial information technology systems to develop the service branchâ€™s afloat network. Lockheed will collaborate with PMW 160, which operates under the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence, to deploy cyber-resilient networking hardware and software […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers October 22, 2018, 11:01 am
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Booz Allen Execs Highlight Organizational Characteristics to Grow Cyber Talent Pool

ThreeÂ Booz Allen Hamilton executives said they have observed five qualities that help organizations attract and retain professionals who possess cybersecurity skills. Booz Allen’s Abby Cashman, Erin Weiss Kaya andÂ Joseph Thompson wrote in a joint opinion pieceÂ published Saturday on Fifth Domain thatÂ companies and agencies should not depend on a competitive salary package alone to bring in […] More

by Peter Graham October 22, 2018, 7:00 am
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AWS, IronNet, C5 Capital Execs to Speak at UK-Sponsored Cyber Forum in New York

Senior executives at Amazon Web Services, IronNet Cybersecurity and C5 Capital will participate in various speaking engagements at a cybersecurity event to be held Monday in New York aboard the U.K.’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. Andre Pienaar, founder and managing partner of C5 Capital, will attend the Atlantic Future Forum as a participant of […] More

by Monica Jackson October 22, 2018, 6:58 am
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Dell EMC Launches New Software, Services for Data Protection; Beth Phalen Quoted

Dell EMC has introduced new software and services designed to defend and protect data from ransomware and other cyber attacks. The company said Wednesday itsÂ Cyber RecoveryÂ software includes security analytics, workflow and automation tools to help users isolate critical data in the event of a cyber incident and facilitate data retention within the CR Vault. â€œMalicious […] More

by Jane Edwards October 18, 2018, 5:40 am
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Cybersecurity Month: Novettaâ€™s Athena Starry Talks With EM

As part of Cybersecurity Month, Executive Mosaic spoke with Athena Starry, vice president of the cyber & SIGINT division at Novetta. Hereâ€™s what she had to say: EM: What is your cyber background? Starry: I have a diverse background that encompasses everything from contracts, proposals, finance, accounting, budgets, business development and overall infrastructure support to […] More

by Jason Scott October 17, 2018, 5:00 am
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IBM Unveils Mobile Center for Cybersecurity Support, Training Services

IBMâ€™s security business has introduced a mobile security operations center tasked to respond to demands for cybersecurity support and training services across the U.S. and Europe. The company said MondayÂ the X-Force Command Cyber Tactical Operations Center is aÂ tractor trailer that houses a gesture-controlled cybersecurity office, data center and conference facilities. The vehicle can also accommodate […] More

by Monica Jackson October 15, 2018, 10:10 am
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Raytheonâ€™s Todd Probert: US Military Works With Industry to Protect Systems From Cyber Threats

Todd Probert, vice president of mission support and modernization at Raytheon, has said the U.S. military has been collaborating with industry to safeguard its systems from cyber threats and understand the risks posed by vulnerabilities, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. The military and Congress â€œmust also increase funding specifically for cyber vulnerability assessments and cyber hardening,â€ Probert […] More

by Jane Edwards October 11, 2018, 5:45 am