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in Cybersecurity, News
Fortinet Federal CTO Felipe Fernandez on How CISA Directive Tackles Legacy Edge Infrastructure Risks
A recent binding operational directive, or BOD, from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency aims to address vulnerabilities associated with outdated edge infrastructure, which is increasingly being targeted by cyber adversaries seeking to gain access to government networks, according to Felipe Fernandez, chief technology officer at Fortinet Federal. In a recent blog post, the executive […] More
March 30, 2026, 8:42 am
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Understanding the Quantum Threat & How It Is Transforming the Future of Cybersecurity
Advancements in quantum computing are igniting excitement across various sectors for the technology’s potential to solve problems too complex for classical computers. However, quantum computing also poses a serious cybersecurity challenge for both government agencies and private enterprises by potentially rendering current encryption standards obsolete. The potential benefits and threats of quantum computing have placed […] More
March 26, 2026, 10:40 am
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in News, Space, Technology
SES Partners With K2 Space for the Development of meoSphere Satellite Constellation
SES has selected K2 Space to support the development of its next-generation medium Earth orbit satellite network, known as meoSphere. The constellation is targeted to begin operations by 2030 to address growing commercial and government demand for secure, high-performance connectivity, SES said Tuesday. “Space is the invisible backbone of the global data economy and national […] More
March 26, 2026, 10:10 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, News
Dataminr Unveils Cyber Defense Suite With Agentic & Predictive AI Capabilities
Dataminr has introduced new artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to help organizations detect, assess and respond to cyber threats in real time by integrating external threat signals with internal data. Called Dataminr for Cyber Defense, the new set of tools uses agentic and predictive AI to enable security teams to move from reactive alerting to proactive […] More
March 25, 2026, 7:15 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Executive Moves, News
Former Army PEO IEW&S Head Ed Barker Joins Virtualitics as Mission Adviser
Virtualitics has appointed retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ed Barker as mission adviser. Dylan Evers, the company’s combatant commands, U.S. Army and national security principal, confirmed that Barker has joined Virtualitics in a LinkedIn post and added that the former military leader will guide efforts to advance artificial intelligence-driven intelligence in support of warfighters. “Leaders […] More
March 25, 2026, 5:39 am
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in DOD, Industry News, News, Technology
Hanwha to Install Robots, Automation Tools at Philly Shipyard to Boost Production
South Korean company Hanwha Group plans to modernize the Philly Shipyard to increase output and bolster U.S. shipmaking capability to better compete with adversaries, such as China. In an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes on Sunday, David Kim, CEO of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, shared that the company’s goal is to grow ship production from the […] More
March 24, 2026, 9:52 am
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in Cybersecurity, DOD, News
War Department Grants Zscaler’s ZIA, ZDX IL5 Authorization for Zero Trust Capabilities
Zscaler has achieved Impact Level 5 provisional authorization from the Department of War, enabling its zero trust platforms to operate within unclassified defense environments and handle controlled unclassified information and national security system data. The authorization covers Zscaler Internet Access, or ZIA, and Zscaler Digital Experience, or ZDX, Ryan McArthur, the company’s federal chief technology […] More
March 23, 2026, 7:56 am
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in Intelligence, News, Technology
GCS Geospatial Enhances NGA’s 3D Analytics Capabilities Under BIG-R Program
GCS Geospatial has concluded its work supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency under the Boosting Innovative Geospatial Intelligence Research broad agency announcement, or BIG-R BAA. The company said Thursday that it provided the agency with new capabilities to advance cloud-enabled 3D analytics and visibility modeling. Work on the BAA was accomplished in partnership with point cloud […] More
March 20, 2026, 8:41 am
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Carahsoft to Serve as Public Sector Distributor of Lastwall’s Quantum-Resilient Zero Trust Cybersecurity Tools
Carahsoft Technology has teamed up with Lastwall to deliver quantum-resilient, zero trust identity protection capabilities to government customers. Carahsoft said Wednesday that it will serve as Lastwall’s public sector distributor, expanding access to IDCommand authentication tools across the public sector. Get updates on the zero trust journeys across government directly from agency leaders and hear […] More
March 19, 2026, 10:56 am
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in Industry News, News
Federal IT Company eSimplicity Earns CMMI Level 3 Certification
Maryland-based technology company eSimplicity has achieved Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI, Maturity Level 3 designation. BG Solutions and Services conducted the evaluation, eSimplicity said in a LinkedIn post Wednesday. What Does CMMI Level 3 Mean for eSimplicity? According to eSimplicity, the designation highlights the company’s efforts to strengthen delivery processes and support government missions. […] More
March 19, 2026, 10:32 am
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Booz Allen Warns AI-Enabled Cyberthreats Outpacing Defenses in New Report
The use of artificial intelligence has compressed the time needed for cyberattackers to gain access and move across a system from days to mere minutes, with the average breakout time dropping to under 30 minutes in 2025, according to a new report by Booz Allen Hamilton. However, the company added, cyber defense continues to run […] More
March 18, 2026, 8:24 am
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in DOD, News
SPA Lands $100M Contract to Support Secretary of War Research Office
Systems Planning & Analysis announced on Tuesday that it has secured a contract valued at more than $100 million over five years to enhance coordination and transparency and support decision-making at the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. What Services Will SPA Provide to OUSW(R&E)? SPA will provide OUSW(R&E) with […] More
March 18, 2026, 7:03 am