cyber
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Defending DoD from cyberattacks, getting to the left of the boom
In this Q&A with Deon Viergutz, Vice President of Cyber Solutions at Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions in Fort Meade, Maryland, he discusses the most common cyberattacks against the military, the biggest threats going forward such as insider attacks, and how Lockheed Martin leverages its Cyber Kill Chain approach to defend against cyberattacks. Edited excerpts follow. [...]
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Trusted boot in COTS computing
Mitigate security risks by implementing secure booting so that the system will boot and execute only authentic code.
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Partnership formed to create cybersecurity portfolio
PARIS. Atos and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a strategic partnership agreement to research and develop a range of products, services, and solutions to counter threats of cyberattacks. The agreement is a response to a growing demand for cyber security solutions.
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DSEI London highlights
Anyone thinking the global defense market is slowing down would’ve been surprised if they attended the Defense and Security International (DSEI) show this month in London. Thousands of attendees saw everything from uniforms to tanks to radar signal processing board displayed at the stands. Highlights for me were an anti-drone system from three British companies, a cyber defense solution for submarine control systems (yes you can hack a submarine), a synthetic vision type of system for ground vehicles, and of course a plethora of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) devices for electronic warfare, radar, and unmanned systems applications.
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DHS selects Raytheon for cybersecurity solutions
DULLES, Va. Raytheon will provide full lifecycle development and sustainment support as the prime contractor and system integrator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Network Security Deployment (NSD) division. The single award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract over five years with an option for some orders to extend up to an additional two years, is valued at an estimated $1 billion.
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Mobile security applications leverage university research in contract with DHS
MCLEAN, Va. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate has tasked Northrop Grumman to develop biometric solutions to enhance mobile security for users. Under the Mobile Technology Security (MTS) research and development contract, valued at an estimated $1.7 million, the company will leverage university research projects to enhance security on mobile devices for federal customers.
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DoD renews cybersecurity training contract with TeleCommunication Systems
ANNAPOLIS, Md. The Department of Defense (DoD) extends its contract with TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) for another five years - plus five option periods - to continue to provide DoD personnel with curriculum development and training delivery services in support of the government's cybersecurity workforce development.
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Cyberattack defense on U.S. Navy ships with RHIMES system
ARLINGTON, Va. The U.S. Navy is developing a Resilient Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Security (RHIMES) system in response to cyber security threats such as the 2012 breach of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet. The system is designed to make its shipboard mechanical and electrical control systems resilient to cyber attacks.
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Secure soldier radio communications introduced at DSEI 2015
LONDON. At DSEI 2015, Thales officials announced SquadNet soldier radio, which offers simultaneous voice, data, and video transmission. It combines a networking waveform with built-in GPS, Bluetooth, and programmable encryption.
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Raytheon BBN team wins overlay network development deal
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. The BBN Technologies unit of Raytheon has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to research optimized information flow for military operations over wide area networks under the Edge-Directed Cyber Technologies for Reliable Mission Communication (EdgeCT) program. The goal of the program is to ensure communications are secure and less susceptible to network failures that result from cyberattacks and common errors.
John McHale, Editorial Director
Michael Slonosky, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor
John McHale, Editorial Director
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor
Mariana Iriarte, Technology Editor