Opinion

The noise surrounding LPTA, sequestration masks a deeper shift in the market

In this exclusive analysis, Washington Technology explores how the noise surrounding lowest price contracting and budget cuts are disguising a profound shift in the market. In part one of a two-part series, industry expert Jim Kane explores how this shift impacts contractors and the risks they take on in their government projects.

15 small-biz teams win $22B DHS Eagle 2 awards

Fifteen companies will compete for task orders under the $22 billion DHS Eagle 2 contract to provide IT program support services such as strategic planning, enterprise architecture and data management. We breakdown the winners and their teammates.

Iran-based attacks more serious than public realizes

The cyber attacks that have been hitting U.S. banks are more serious than the general public realizes, as they indicate that Iran has a growing capability in cyberspace.

Chinese hacking group at it again

Even after the Chinese hacking group Unit 61398 was exposed, it continues to conduct cyberattacks against U.S. organizations, U.S.News is reporting.

Anonymous hacker group takes on Gitmo hunger strike

Hacktivist group Anonymous has been raising awareness via the social networking world about the hunger strike protest at the Guantanamo prison camp.

SI Org makes deal for part of Telcordia

The SI Organization has acquired Applied Communication Sciences, a year-old company with roots that go back to the legendary Bell Labs.

Northrop teams with DHS to expand cybersecurity protections

Northrop Grumman has signed an agreement with the DHS to expand cybersecurity protections for the nation's critical infrastructure.

Banks need greater cyber defense efforts

In the wake of two banks becoming the victims of a cyber robbery, it has become apparent that new cyber crime threats are emerging.

New Tricare contract under development

The Army is developing a small-business contract for Tricare to help the evolution of the Military Health Service Cyberinfrastructure, incorporate more electronic health records and integrate with Veterans Affairs.

Cyber regulations too slow to be implemented

Federal cybersecurity regulations are implemented at a far slower pace than the growth of processing power of computers, which leads to outdated regulations, according to The Foundry.

Cybersecurity is top of mind for U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy is focused on cybersecurity since so many critical systems rely on IT to function and are under constant attack by hackers and foreign governments.

VA T4 on ramp period comes to a close

VA brings the bidding period to a close for its $12 billion VA T4 contract. New awards are expected to be announced in July, as the agency is expected to add new service-disabled and veteran-owned small businesses to the mix.

Pentagon report calls out China on cyberattacks, pushes for dialogue

The Pentagon has directly asserted, for the first time, that China's government and military have increasingly conducted computer-based attacks against the United States, according to the Huffington Post.

China hack reveals dam vulnerabilities

Due to a recent hack by China, 8,100 major U.S. dam vulnerabilities were revealed. The Obama Administration needs to get more serious about cyberattacks and countermeasures, according to TribLive.

Maryland, Israel collaborate on cybersecurity business

A partnership established between Maryland and Israel will play off of each others' business strengths in the cybersecurity and life sciences sectors.

Opinion

2014 budget request points to new opportunities

Future opportunities will be split between areas the Office of Management and Budget can bring savings such as shared, services, consolidation and cloud computing and areas where more investment is needed such as mobility and cybersecurity. The challenge is knowing where to look for those opportunities.

Opinion

Forging a public-private partnership for cybersecurity

The government and the private sector have an opportunity to build a forward-looking collaboration on security that relies on sharing information and mitigating risk.

School teaches students how to hack

Students at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University are being trained to become proficient hackers, so that they may take their expertise to future jobs with the federal government and cyber firms, and work as top-notch cybersecurity experts.

Cyber Warrior Act calls for National Guard cyber groups in each state

Rep. Allyson Schwartz is one of five U.S. representatives that is pushing for the creation of a National Guard cybersecurity unit within each of the states.

U.S., Russia meet to discuss cybersecurity

The United States and Russia have begun discussing cybersecurity with the aim to promote cybertrust, which may result in establishing a working group on information security between the two countries.