DHS distributes port and mass transit grants

DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.

Kundra promotes Web 2.0 tech as cost efficient

Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra says the government must tap Web 2.0 technology to capture the potential savings from available low-cost software applications and processing capabilities, and to reap a wealth of knowledge from citizens and organizations.

Contractors see promising future as government hackers

The white hot business opportunity that cyber warfare presents has sparked a spirited competition among the largest government contractors.

Industry leaders praise Obama commitment to cybersecurity

Industry leaders see many positives to President Obama's commitment to cybersecurity.

A-T Solutions acquires intelligence business

A-T Solutions' acquisition of Accelligence broadens its national security offerings.

Cybersecurity Policy Will Pose Challenges, Security Pros Say

Now that there's some movement toward a U.S. cybersecurity policy, it's time to roll up the sleeves and get to work, and that task won't be easy, software security experts suggested on Friday.

Obama to appoint cybersecurity coordinator, update national cybersecurity policy

President Obama will appoint a cybersecurity coordinator who will anchor a suite of initiatives recommended in the findings of the 60-day review of the nation’s cybersecurity posture.

Obama's cybersecurity plan prompts praise and some questions

President Obama’s announcement that he will name a cyber czar to help protect the security of computer networks prompts early praise and some questions from the contracting and business community.

DISA posts ROI for on-demand communications

The Defense Information Systems Agency wants to build an on-demand communications system.

Obama unveils new cybersecurity strategy

President Obama today said his administration would take “a new comprehensive approach” to cybersecurity and establish a new office in the White House to coordinate government efforts.

EDSA to supply Navy with modeling software

EDSA Micro Corp. will supply the Naval Warfare Surface Center with modeling and simulation software under a new contract.

Wyle makes another private equity deal

Wyle's current owner Littlejohn & Co. finds a buyer in Court Square Capital Partners, another private equity group.

Qwest sale rumors resurface

Qwest Communications long-haul fiber network may or may not be for sale as Cogent Communications announces that it has withdrawn as a bidder.

NOAA establishes satellite data climate institute

A national consortium led by the University of Maryland has won a contract to use satellite observations to detect and monitor climate change.

DRC provides acquisition support to Forest Service

Dynamics Research Corp. has won a four-year contract with an estimated ceiling of $7 million to provide acquisition support services to the Forest Service.

Harris builds next gen satellite ground system for NOAA

Harris Corp. will provide a complete, end-to-end ground satellite solution for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under a 10-year contract that has a potential value of $736 million.

Northrop bids on next phase of Army missile defense project

Northrop Grumman Corp. submitted a bid this month for the second round of a competition to serve as the prime contractor for an integrated Army air and missile defense system.

White House expects cybersecurity report Friday

The report is based on the results of the Obama administration’s 60-day review of the federal government’s cybersecurity policy.

CSC will consolidate visa systems for State Department

Computer Sciences Corp. will consolidate visa processing for the State Department under a five-year contract valued at up to $36 million.

PSI boosts health care IT for DOD Tricare program

Planned Systems International leads a team that will provide health care technical assistance to the Defense Department under a $5.45 million task order.