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The Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship and Immigration Services intends to launch a competition for a contract to develop and update its existing capabilities for IT systems and applications. According to a notice published Friday on the Acquisition Planning Forecast System, CIS estimates that the recompete contract will be worth over $100 million. The agency […] More
Digital services provider ITC Federal has appointed Keri Gentilcore as vice president of its national security account, bringing over two decades of experience supporting government agencies. In her new role, Gentilcore will oversee the delivery of IT services to Department of Homeland Security components and related federal agencies, ITC said Tuesday. The new VP is […] More
General Dynamics Information Technology has appointed Nabeela Barbari as vice president of its cyber, law enforcement, intelligence and citizenship business area. Announcing her appointment in a Sunday LinkedIn post, Barbari said she will support GDIT’s mission of redefining national security by integrating artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics to outpace threats. “Staying ahead of our […] More
In an opinion piece Homeland Security Today published Wednesday, Charles O’Brien, senior vice president for civil solutions at SOSi, argued that the inefficiency of U.S. immigration law enforcement stems from the lack of information sharing between federal agencies. The SOSi executive said the fragmented systems and manual processes lead to missed opportunities, operational inefficiencies and […] More
Gigaplex Remote Screening Technology, a project funded by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Small Business Innovation Research program, has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The joint venture, composed of Chertoff Group, SureScan and Xcelerate Solutions company VMD, said Saturday they were issued U.S. Patent 12,212,893 for the technology behind the Gigaplex Remote Screening […] More
VMD Corp, an Xcelerate Solutions company, has received a contract from the Transportation Security Administration for passenger and baggage screening support at Orlando Sanford International Airport in Florida. Under the five-year agreement, awarded under the Department of Homeland Security’s TSA Screening Partnership Program, screening security services will be provided using advanced technology to address evolving […] More
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
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
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
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
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
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
