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Raytheon|Websense Report: Healthcare Industry Plagued by Cybersecurity Threats
The healthcare sector is 340 percent more likely than any other average industry to experience cybersecurity incidents and attacks, partly due to rapid adoption of electronic medical records, according to a Raytheon|Websense report. Raytheon|Websense’s “2015 Healthcare Drill-Down Report” also indicates that one in 600 attacks on health information technology systems involve sophisticated malware, the cybersecurity […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman September 23, 2015, 10:13 am
in Industry News, News
BitSight Report Lists Finance, Federal Govt Sectors 1-2 in Security Ratings
A report byÂ BitSight TechnologiesÂ has indicated challenges in the security performance of the energy and utilities sector while the federal government continues to be a high performer next to only theÂ financial sector. The company said Tuesday its “BitSight Insights Industry Benchmark” report for 2015 points to a drop in the security rating for energy and utilities […] More
by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 9:56 am
in Featured, General, News, Products & Service
Engility to Continue DCoE PH & TBI Program Evaluation Support; Tony Smeraglinolo Comments
EngilityÂ will continue to support the evaluation ofÂ psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs at theÂ Defense Centers of Excellence under a three-year, $31 million extension to a previously awarded contract. The company said WednesdayÂ theÂ U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity contract coversÂ technical assistance forÂ DCoE’s PH and TBI program improvement activities. Engility President and CEO Tony Smeraglinolo noted […] More
by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 9:55 am
in Mobility, News
DHS, Boeing Kick Off Mobile Device AI Chip Development; Vincent Sritapan Comments
Boeing has kicked off the development of a computer chip meant for the companyâ€™s Black smartphone with a $2.2 million awardÂ from the Department of Homeland Security, Nextgov reported Tuesday. Aliya Sternstein writes the chip will be designed to work on any mobile device and identify a userâ€™s characteristic gestures such as the walking style to […] More
by Jay Clemens September 23, 2015, 9:49 am
in News, Products & Service
Orbital ATK to Build Motors for ULA Atlas V, Vulcan Rockets
United Launch Alliance has selectedÂ Orbital ATKÂ as the sole provider of solid boosters for the Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles as part of a long-term strategic partnership between both businesses that takes effectÂ inÂ 2019. Orbital ATK said TuesdayÂ it will design and develop two new motorsÂ for the Boeing–Lockheed Martin joint venture to support both government and commercial […] More
by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 9:35 am
in Cybersecurity, News
NIST Awards Cyber Tech Pilot Grants to MorphoTrust, HealthIDx, Galois
TheÂ National Institute of Standards and TechnologyÂ has awarded $3.7 million in grantsÂ to support the pilot projects ofÂ MorphoTrust USA,Â HealthIDx andÂ GaloisÂ under theÂ National Strategy for Trusted Identities in CyberspaceÂ program. NIST said MondayÂ this fourth round of grants is part of the agency’s larger efforts to ensure the security of online transactions and dataÂ privacy. “We need more â€” and better â€” […] More
by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 7:56 am
in C4ISR News, News
Research and Markets: North America, APAC to Dominate Global Markets for Military Radar, Satellites, C4ISR Systems Through 2025
NewÂ Research and Markets reports predict Asia-Pacific and North America to dominate the global markets for military radar, satellites and command, control, computers, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms over the next decade. Research and Markets said Monday spending on military radar tools in North America and Asia Pacific will account for at least 72 percent […] More
by Jane Edwards September 23, 2015, 7:18 am
in News, Products & Service
Lockheed Unveils New Amphibious Combat Vehicle for US Marines; Scott Greene Comments
Lockheed Martin has launched a new amphibious combat vehicleÂ as a replacement for the U.S. Marine Corpsâ€™ currentÂ amphibious assault vehicles. The company said Tuesday ACV 1.1 is an eight-wheel-drive armored platform designed to transport up to 13 passengers and has a modular design intended for the integration of communications equipment, sensors and weapon systems. â€œWe have […] More
by Jane Edwards September 23, 2015, 6:45 am
in Big Data & Analytics News, News
DARPA, Charles River Analytics Partner for Probabilistic Modeling Project
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded Charles River Analytics a potential two-year, $1.5 million contract to help create methods for probabilistic modeling of military systems performance. Charles River Analytics said Monday the project’s goal is to update model-based programming languages for military engineers to analyze and manage the operating behavior of mission-critical […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman September 23, 2015, 4:38 am
in Industry News, News
DISA Seeks Industry Input on Cloud-Based Email, Calendar Services
The Defense Information Systems AgencyÂ has issued a request for information on cloud-based email, calendaring and associated services that are available commercially and based on industry best practices. DISA said in a notice posted Sept. 16Â that the RFI seeks industry input to support the development and planning for the email requirement. The program is focused on […] More
by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 4:17 am
in Healthcare IT, News
Information Builders Unveils New Health Data Mgmt Offering; Gerald Cohen Comments
Information Builders has introduced a newÂ health data management offering meantÂ to help health insurers gain a complete view of members. The Omni-Payer system works to consolidate data from various sources in order to create a centralized hub of information for each member, Information Builders said Tuesday. Gerald Cohen, president and CEO of Information Builders, said the […] More
by Jay Clemens September 23, 2015, 2:51 am
in News, Products & Service
DISA Picks Equilateral for Army Software License Supply Contract
The Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded Equilateral Technologies a potentialÂ three-year, $12 million contract to provide software licenses for the U.S. Armyâ€™s Program Manager Warfighter Information Networks Tactical program. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract covers licenses for ETIâ€™s Spectrum Management Engine software and contains a base term and two option years, the Defense Department said Monday. […] More
by Jane Edwards September 22, 2015, 12:19 pm