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in Cybersecurity, News
Summit 7 Reaches Milestone: Over 100 DIB Clients Achieve CMMC Level 2 Certification
Summit 7 surpasses 100 CMMC Level 2-certified clients Cyber compliance remains a major hurdle throughout the defense industrial base Company continues expanding CMMC support through partnerships and acquisitions Summit 7 has helped more than 100 clients achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 status, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts to support cybersecurity compliance […] More
by Kristen Smith May 11, 2026, 7:37 am
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in Cybersecurity, DOD, News
Exostar Joins Army NCODE Initiative to Support DIB Cybersecurity
Exostar has secured a spot on the U.S. Army’s Next-Gen Commercial Operations in Defended Enclaves, or NCODE, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle. Richard Addi, president and CEO of Exostar, said in a company press release published Wednesday that NCODE ensures that “small businesses can participate fully and securely in priority Army initiatives.” “We’re proud to support a […] More
by Elodie Collins May 8, 2026, 8:11 am
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in Contract Awards, Cybersecurity, DOD, News
Army Awards Eight Spots on NCODE Cybersecurity Support Contract
The U.S. Army has selected eight companies to compete for task orders under a potential five-year, $49 million contract in support of the Next-Gen Commercial Operations in Defended Enclaves, or NCODE, pilot program. The Department of War said Tuesday the selected companies are ATX Capital Partners/ATX Defense, Beryllium Infosec, Cytex, David T Scott & Associates, […] More
by Jane Edwards May 7, 2026, 7:14 am
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in Cybersecurity, DOD, News
C Speed Secures CMMC Level 2 Certification
C Speed has achieved Level 2 certification under the Department of War’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program following an assessment conducted by Redspin, a certified CMMC third-party assessment organization. The achievement of CMMC Level 2 certification comes as defense contractors continue to strengthen cybersecurity protection across the defense industrial base. Industry leaders and government officials […] More
by Jane Edwards May 7, 2026, 6:53 am
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in Cybersecurity, Executive Moves, News
Cybersec Investments Appoints Former CMMC Leader Stacy Bostjanick as Government Services Strategy VP
Stacy Bostjanick, former chief of defense industrial base cybersecurity in the Department of War’s Office of the Chief Information Officer, has joined Cybersec Investments as vice president of government services strategy. Cybersec Investments, a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification third-party assessment organization, said Monday that Bostjanick will establish and lead a new division that would deliver […] More
by Elodie Collins May 5, 2026, 11:25 am
Michael Duffy
in Articles, Cybersecurity, News
Acting Federal CISO Michael Duffy to Keynote 2026 Cyber Summit
The Potomac Officers Club is delighted to announce Acting Federal Chief Information Security Officer Michael Duffy as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Virginia. Duffy, who oversees cybersecurity strategy and policies across agencies, will deliver the afternoon keynote, offering attendees a rare opportunity to […] More
by Elodie Collins May 4, 2026, 11:59 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, DOD
Tricentis Executive Discusses Need for AI-Powered Automated Testing in Defense Software Modernization
Benjamin Baldi, senior vice president of global public sector at Tricentis, is urging defense agencies to shift from manual to automated testing powered by artificial intelligence to balance speed in adopting new capabilities with software quality and security while ensuring compliance with the Department of War’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy. The increasing role of AI and […] More
by Elodie Collins May 4, 2026, 10:26 am
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in Cybersecurity, DOD, News
Unissant Gets Perfect Score in CMMC Level 2 Certification Assessment
Unissant has achieved Level 2 certification under the Department of War’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. The company said Thursday that it received a perfect score and zero findings following an assessment by an authorized certified third-party organization. Gain a better understanding of CMMC and other cyber initiatives across government at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 […] More
by Elodie Collins May 1, 2026, 11:15 am
in Cybersecurity, News
Ontic Secures FedRAMP Moderate Authorization for Threat Intelligence Platform
Ontic has earned Moderate authorization under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, clearing the way for federal agencies to use the Ontic Platform to manage threat intelligence, investigations and response. The company said Thursday it has also received authorization to operate the platform in mission-critical security operations. What Does FedRAMP Moderate Authorization Mean? Securing […] More
by Kristen Smith May 1, 2026, 11:01 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
FedPoint Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
FedPoint, a benefits marketplace operator and third-party administrator, has earned Level 2 authorization under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. The company said Tuesday it received certification with no findings or recommended corrective actions, validating its compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 requirements for handling controlled unclassified information. Register now […] More
by Kristen Smith April 30, 2026, 7:10 am
Victor Foulk / CGI Federal
in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, News
CGI Federal’s Victor Foulk Calls for Resilient Cybersecurity to Combat AI-Driven Threats
Federal agencies should focus on strengthening three core cybersecurity functions — zero trust, vulnerability management and incident response — as artificial intelligence accelerates the pace and scale of cyberthreats, according to Victor Foulk, vice president of emerging technologies at CGI Federal. In a blog post on Tuesday, Foulk said AI is enabling adversaries to identify […] More
by Kristen Smith April 29, 2026, 11:14 am
Steve Schorer
in Cybersecurity, DOD, News
Peraton Bolsters Defense Cyber Capabilities With CMMC Level 2 Certification
Peraton has achieved final Level 2 certification under the Department of War’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, positioning the company to continue supporting national security missions without disruption. The certification, validated by a third-party assessment organization, confirms compliance with cybersecurity requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information and federal contract data, Peraton said Tuesday. Gain a […] More
by Elodie Collins April 29, 2026, 10:16 am