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Carahsoft’s Steve Jacyna Discusses CISA’s CDM Program

Carahsoft Technology has a long history of supporting the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, according to Steve Jacyna, director of innovative cybersecurity solutions at the company. Because of this extended collaboration, Carahsoft is able to provide the government with software that meets national security requirements, Jacyna said in […] More

by Jerry Petersen November 12, 2024, 10:20 am
in DHS, Events, News

Inside DHS’ Push to Strengthen AI Leadership

The Department of Homeland Security is on a journey to unlock the benefits artificial intelligence has to offer. Ensuring AI tools are deployed responsibly requires a skilled team of experts with a strong understanding of the technology, and the department is taking steps to bolster its AI workforce. Learn about DHS’ approach to AI implementation […] More

by Ireland Degges October 29, 2024, 11:44 am
in Artificial Intelligence, DHS, News

How Are Large Enterprises Preparing for AI Adoption?

As the government develops systems that address data privacy challenges and regulation efforts, implementing artificial intelligence technologies has become a top priority amongst officials throughout the enterprise. At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 13, you can learn how the government uses AI to improve data quality, accessibility and governance in commercial […] More

by Branson Brooks October 23, 2024, 11:33 am
in Civilian, DHS, Events, News

Can 3D Simulation Transform the Homeland Mission Enterprise?

Simulations and modeling technologies like digital twins are becoming evermore vital across the government and commercial landscapes. Today, digital twins, real-time 3D simulations and artificial intelligence are converging to support homeland security missions, and use cases for these technologies are on the rise. At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 13, you […] More

by Branson Brooks October 9, 2024, 11:57 am
in Contract Awards, Cybersecurity, DHS, News

Accenture Federal Services Awarded $90M Contract to Support CISA

Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a contract from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to bolster the nation’s physical and cyberinfrastructure. Under the $90 million contract, Accenture Federal Services will enlist data analytics and vulnerability research to support the CISA’s Cybersecurity Division Vulnerability Management Insights Branch, the Arlington, Virginia-based company announced Wednesday. Ron Ash, CEO […] More

by Branson Brooks September 25, 2024, 11:36 am
in Cybersecurity, DHS, Executive Moves, News

Brandon Wales Named VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at SentinelOne

Brandon Wales, former acting chief of staff of the Department of Homeland Security, has been appointed vice president of cybersecurity strategy at SentinelOne, according to the executive’s LinkedIn post shared Wednesday. Wales served as acting executive director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency before joining the cybersecurity firm. In that role, Wales supervised the agency’s operations and […] More

by Miles Jamison September 16, 2024, 11:46 am
in Acquisition & Procurement, Contract Awards, DHS, News, Technology

Telos Announces Additional TSA PreCheck Enrollment Centers Across the US; John Wood Quoted

Telos, a Transportation Security Administration partner, has expanded the availability of its PreCheck program to seven new locations. The company said Monday that travelers in Arizona, California, Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota and Texas can enroll in the expedited airport screening portal. The move brings the number of TSA PreCheck enrollment and renewal centers across the United […] More

by Elodie Collins August 6, 2024, 11:44 am
in Cybersecurity, DHS, News

Ironwood Cyber to Demo AI-Powered Cyber Vulnerability Detection Capability to TSA

Ironwood Cyber will showcase the capabilities of Enlight to the Transportation Security Administration for the product’s potential deployment by the agency. An artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity product, Enlight works to provide autonomous detection and validation of vulnerabilities and security risks within a system, Ironwood Cyber said Tuesday. During the demo, Ironwood Cyber will work to show […] More

by Elodie Collins June 27, 2024, 12:33 pm
in Contract Awards, DHS, News

Dignari Secures Spot on $450M CBP Blanket Purchase Agreement for Professional Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has named woman-owned professional services firm Dignari an awardee of the Enterprise Small Business Blanket Purchase Agreement under the professional services track. Dignari said Monday that through the BPA, CBP will gain access to a variety of professional services the company offers, including portfolio, program and project management; acquisition management; business and technology transformation; and logistics and asset management.

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by Jerry Petersen April 16, 2024, 11:01 am
in Artificial Intelligence, DHS, News, Wash100

CBP Chief Information Officer Sonny Bhagowalia Wins 1st Wash100 Award for IT, AI Leadership

Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the selection of Sonny Bhagowalia, assistant commissioner at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Information Technology and CBP chief information officer, as a winner of the Wash100 award for 2024. For his first Wash100 win, Bhagowalia is being recognized for his work in promoting the adoption of artificial intelligence to help his agency carry out its mission.

Vote for Sonny Bhagowalia as one of your favorite GovCon industry leaders at Wash100.com. You also have a chance to hear insights from him and other CIOs and experts at the Potomac Officers Club's 5th Annual CIO Summit. Register now to attend this event!

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by Jerry Petersen March 14, 2024, 11:33 am
in Acquisition & Procurement, Cybersecurity, DHS, News

GSA Looking Into Potential Vendors for CDM Program Procurement Support

The General Services Administration has issued a request for information on behalf of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to determine the availability of industry partners capable of addressing a requirement by the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program for enterprise procurement support.

Experts from the government and industry will speak on the dynamic and ever-evolving role of cyber in the public sector at the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Cyber Summit. Register now to attend this important event!

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by Jerry Petersen February 26, 2024, 10:34 am
in Contract Awards, DHS, News

CBP Places Additional Orders for Auterion Unmanned ISR Systems Under Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program

The government solutions business of open architecture drone software developer Auterion will provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with additional unmanned vertical take-off and landing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems under the Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program. Auterion Government Solutions said Friday that it had already delivered an initial batch of unmanned ISR systems to CBP in 2023 for operational evaluation and assessment as part of CSOP and that the new systems are to be delivered as part of an option under the same program, which CBP exercised following a successful pilot testing.

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by Jerry Petersen January 23, 2024, 9:17 am