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Palo Alto Networks has found that threat actors have been using a custom backdoor called SockDetour to target U.S. defense contractors. The company said Thursday SockDetour functions as a backup backdoor in the event that the first backdoor is removed and is hard to detect because it “operates filelessly and socketlessly on compromised Windows servers.” […] More
Amazon Web Services has added data security company Code-X to a co-sell program that seeks to help members drive revenue growth through partnerships with the AWS sales team and other participants. Code-X’s data security technologies will be among AWS’ offerings through the former’s participation in the Independent Software Vendor Accelerate program, Code-X said Thursday. AWS’ […] More
With the rise of high-profile cyber attacks and the increasing threat of data breaches, companies are looking to new solutions for addressing, mitigating and preventing security concerns. Now, more than ever, organizations are setting their sights on artificial intelligence for cybersecurity applications. Capabilities such as rapid data collection and processing, real-time visibility and enhanced analysis, position […] More
Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce Todd Probert, president of National Security and Innovative Solutions at CACI International, as a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient for leading NSIS’ growth efforts in the national security sector through defense contract awards and technology innovation. This marks the second consecutive year that Probert has won the award. His first Wash100 was […] More
The U.S. Space Force is soliciting information on potential vendors with a capability to develop live, virtual and on-orbit space cyber test and training events as part of efforts to prepare cyber professionals for future space challenges. The service said Thursday the RFI intends to support the evaluation of the Department of the Air Force’s […] More
The Defense Department has pointed to the National Defense Information Sharing and Analysis Center as one of three organizations that could provide intelligence to help contractors gain security threat awareness. ND-ISAC said Thursday it will serve as a cybersecurity resource for the defense industrial base, along with the National Security Agency and the DOD Cyber […] More
Jennifer Ewbank, deputy director of Digital Innovation for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has been named a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient, the most renowned award in all of government contracting (GovCon), for her leadership and vision for the future of innovation in U.S. national security efforts as well as her push for cyber, AI and […] More
The CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization and the Information Technology – Information Sharing and Analysis Center are calling on technology companies to assess their cybersecurity readiness and improve their defenses against potential cyberattacks in light of increasing geopolitical tensions. “While we do not have any information to indicate any specific threat, we believe that […] More
A Mitre Engenuity-operated center has introduced an affiliate program to give cybersecurity platforms providers an opportunity to further advance threat-informed defense. The affiliate program launched by the Center for Threat-Informed Defense allows vendors to integrate the center’s research and development resources into their service offerings and products, Mitre Engenuity said Wednesday. Participants can gain access […] More
Tim Kosiba, a 33-year government service veteran, has been appointed to serve as CEO of bracket f, a government-focused subsidiary of cloud security company [redacted]. Kosiba will oversee services and training to help federal, state and local partners boost resiliency against cyber threats, [redacted] said Tuesday. His public sector career spans technical, cybersecurity and forensic […] More
Securonix has secured a growth investment worth more than $1 billion and will use the capital to support talent acquisition efforts, advance growth initiatives and meet customer demand for cloud-native security analytics and operations platforms. Volition Capital and Eight Roads Ventures participated in the Vista Equity Partners-led investment, Securonix said Tuesday. “We solve a very […] More
Industrial cybersecurity company Dragos has partnered with the National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure to help facilitate the transfer of intelligence between industrial controls systems and operational technology networks. Federal analysts will use the Neighborhood Keeper network to view anonymous intelligence about threats, vulnerabilities and compromises facing industrial infrastructure systems and to share […] More
