Industry leaders praise Obama commitment to cybersecurity

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

  • By Nick Wakeman

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.

  • By William Jackson

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.

  • By David Hubler

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.

  • By Ben Bain
Opinion

Opinion: How to trust your instincts in a troubled economy

Industry executives and investors are reassessing their acquisition strategies in the face of severe economic distress and are walking away from potential deals involving companies with contract-transition barriers and undistinguished capabilities.

  • By Jerry Grossman

Gaits wins Energy Department security contract for Idaho lab

GAITS Inc. will work with the Idaho National Laboratory to implement, develop and test cybersecurity controls under a $26 million contract.

  • By Doug Beizer

GAO: Secure Flight screening program on course

The Secure Flight passenger screening program has improved IT security and privacy controls in the last five months, auditors say.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Napolitano plans to spend millions for IT

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano told a House committee today about DHS' plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in IT systems.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

New structure prepares Northrop for growth

Northrop Grumman has positioned itself for more growth and more complex projects by combining its Mission Systems and Information Technology units.

  • By Nick Wakeman

The Top 100 companies embrace change as a key to survival

Top companies in the government technology market rely on their ability to change and adapt to keep pace with evolving customer demands.

  • By Nick Wakeman

CACI makes good news in bad times

CACI International seeks to expand its offerings by building its health IT and cybersecurity businesses.

  • By Stephanie Kanowitz

CSC counts cyber, health, logistics among hot targets

Computer Sciences Corp. celebrates its 50th birthday by identifying the seven markets that it thinks can grow its business.

  • By Heather Hayes

Booz Allen banks on agility and independence

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. spins off its commercial business so it can concentrate on opportunities as a trusted broker in the government market.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Viewpoint: Cybersecurity czar might be overloaded

An expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the job of securing government networks is too big for one person to be its operational leader.

  • By Doug Beizer

QinetiQ North America will acquire Cyveillance

QinetiQ North America plans to acquire Cyveillance Inc., a provider of technology that helps companies protect their operations in cyberspace.

  • By David Hubler

Group to develop smart grid standards

The Institute of Electrical and El0ectronics Engineers is launching an effort to develop common and interoperable standards for smart electricity grid technologies.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Group calls for formal cyberattack policy

A report by the National Research Council urged the government to form a clear national policy on its possible use of cyberattacks.

  • By Ben Bain

House committee requests briefing on stolen data

After reports that information about the Joint Strike Fighter Program was stolen, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee requests a briefing.

  • By Doug Beizer

Raytheon to help DOD detect land mines and tunnels

Raytheon will assist the Defense Department detect land mines and tunnels under a $19 million contract from DARPA.

  • By David Hubler

Raytheon receives AF contract extension

Raytheon Co. has received a $23.5 million contract extension to perform additional risk-reduction activities for the Air Force’s new ground control system.

  • By David Hubler
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