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General Dynamics Tests CBP Remote Video Surveillance Platform in Texas
A General Dynamics business unit has tested in Texas a remote video surveillance platform designed to support border security operations. General Dynamics Information Technology partnered with Parsonsâ€™ government services business to help the Department of Homeland Securityâ€™s Customs and Border Protection field six Relocatable-Remote Video Surveillance Systems in McAllen and Laredo, Texas, the company said […] More
by Jane Edwards February 2, 2018, 12:31 am
in Government Cloud, News
CenturyLink, collab9 Partner to Offer Cloud-Based Unified Comms Platform to DNFSB
CenturyLink has teamed up withÂ collab9Â to offer the latterâ€™s cloud-based unified communications-as-a-service system to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board under a potential three-year contract. CenturyLink said Wednesday it secured the award through a General Services Administration contract held by its Level 3 Communications subsidiary. The contract has a one-year base term and two option years. […] More
by Jane Edwards February 1, 2018, 3:05 am
in Cybersecurity News, News
Auto-ISAC, DHS Sign CRADA to Develop Cyber Threat Info Sharing Capacities
TheÂ Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center has inked a cooperative research and development agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to boost capacities for information sharing and analysis of vehicle cyber threats. Auto-ISAC said Thursday the partnership will look to provide vehicle cyber threat information access to the DHS National Cybersecurity and Communication Integration Center […] More
by Scott Nicholas January 26, 2018, 9:49 am
in Industry News, News
Sera-Brynn Signs Agreement to Exchange Information With DHS Branch
Sera-Brynn has signed a two-year cooperative research and development agreement to facilitate information exchange with a cybersecurity laboratory branch of theÂ Department of Homeland Security. The CRADA serves as grounds in which Sera-Brynn can jointly conduct R&D with DHS’ National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, seeking to support infrastructure, networks and systems […] More
by Nichols Martin January 25, 2018, 8:09 am
in Cybersecurity News, News
ITAPS’ Trey Hodgkins: Workforce, Budget Challenges Delay Federal Cybersecurity Program
Some industry representatives have said that lack of funds and human resources has delayed the implementation of a four-phase $6 billion cybersecurity program meant to help secure federal networks, FCW reported Thursday. Trey Hodgkins, senior vice president of the Information Technology Alliance for Public Sector, told House lawmakers during a Wednesday hearing the current budget […] More
by Scott Nicholas January 19, 2018, 12:30 pm
in Cybersecurity News, News
Red Balloon Security Creates Firmware Defense Tech Under DHS Contract
Red Balloon Security has developed a special firmware defense technology designed to boost the resiliency of building controllers and automation systems against potential cyberattacks as part of a contract with the Department of Homeland Security‘s Science and Technology Directorate. The company said Wednesday it worked with the Plum Island Animal Disease Center to develop the […] More
by Scott Nicholas January 18, 2018, 9:38 am
in Cybersecurity News, News
InferLink to Update Search System on DHS Cybersecurity Research Portal
InferLink has received a $750,000 contract to update search functionality on a Department of Homeland SecurityÂ website designed forÂ the cyber research and development community. DHS’ science and technology directorate said TuesdayÂ the company will develop search tools and methods forÂ the Information Marketplace for Policy and Analysis of Cyber-risk and Trust, managed by theÂ Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects […] More
by Joanna Crews January 17, 2018, 1:45 pm
in Industry News, News
TWD & Associates to Develop Updated CRM Tool to Boost DHS Communications
TWD & Associates looks to create and deploy a customer relationship management tool that can help the Department of Homeland Security‘s Office of Partnership and Engagement upgrade stakeholder communications and collaboration capacities. The company said Tuesday it will integrate agile Scrum methodologies and cloud capacities on the new CRM platform to help boost the effectiveness […] More
by Scott Nicholas January 10, 2018, 10:47 am
in News
Former DHS CIO Luke McCormack Appointed to DSA Federal Advisory Board
Luke McCormack, former chief information officer of theÂ Department of Homeland Security, has joined the federal advisory board of directors atÂ Data Systems Analysts. DSA said McCormack brings information technology and leadership experience in the public and private sectors to DSA as a federal advisory board member. As DHS CIO, he was responsible for strategic guidance, cybersecurity […] More
by Neel Mehta January 10, 2018, 12:00 am
in Industry News, News
DHS Looks for Emergency Response Tech Innovators
TheÂ Department of Homeland SecurityÂ has issued a request for innovators who can help DHS prototype, test and deploy emergency response systems equipped withÂ “smart city” and “internet of things” tools to first responders by 2020. DHSÂ said ThursdayÂ the RFI notice is part ofÂ a broader effortÂ the department’s science and technology directorate announced in September. The directorate partnered with the […] More
by Nichols Martin January 8, 2018, 1:09 am
in Cybersecurity News, News
Agari: Rise in Federal DMARC Deployment Linked to DHS Email Security Directive
A new report by cybersecurity firm Agari has found that federal agenciesâ€™ adoption of an email authentication standard – Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance â€“ rose 38 percent from Nov. 18 to Dec. 18, 2017. Agariâ€™s report attributed the increase in DMARC adoption to agenciesâ€™ compliance with a new binding operational directive the Department […] More
by Jane Edwards January 3, 2018, 5:45 am
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Telos ID Promotes Dawn Lucini to Aviation Security VP
Dawn Lucini, formerly director of aviation security at Telos Identity Management Solutions, has been promoted to vice president of the company’s aviation security business. Telos ID said MondayÂ Lucini will lead efforts to increase the aviation sector’s knowledge of channeling, identification management, biometrics and integration service offerings form the company, as well as strengthen the firm’s […] More
by Neel Mehta December 20, 2017, 12:00 am

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