SAIC to support Navy overseas network

Science Applications International Corp. will provide support for a Navy information network that supports operations in the Europe and Middle East.

Symantec buys MessageLabs

Symantec Corp. will acquire MessageLabs Ltd., a provider of online anti-spam software.

CA swoops on IDFocus

CA Inc. has acquired IDFocus LLC., an identity management technology provider, in a move to boost its information security capabilities.

Identity management requires team effort

Federal contractors are poised to make breakthroughs in identity management, but they need to collaborate more closely on research, according to CAIMR.

Security group launches certification for software development

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium released a new certification program for software security.

3e to develop surveillance system for Navy, TSA

3e Technologies International will provide surveillance and physical detection technology to the Navy and the Transportation Security Administration.

BAE to build multiple ID systems

BAE Systems Inc. will provide digital identification systems for the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and two foreign governments under a Navy contract.

L-3 to help Army with secure network

L-3 Services Inc. will provide information technology support to the Army for the military's secure Internet protocol network.

Navy issues RFI for intelligence system

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command has issued a RFI to determine the technical capabilities and qualifications of companies to support the Navy's Distributed Common Ground System.

McAfee buys Secure Computing

McAfee Inc. will purchase Secure Computing Corp. for about $465 million.

DHS faces US-VISIT implementation issues

DHS will probably miss its 2009 deadlines to implement the US-VISIT exit system and Electronic System for Travel Authorization, according to a new GAO report.

Agencies discuss new cyber security plan

Officials yesterday shared new details on the National Cyber Security Initiative.

Harris gets Air Force support services work

Harris Corp. will provide the Air Force with a variety of IT support services.

New firm targets federal information assurance opportunities

Industry veterans Jim Gerretson and Tom Loveland have partnered to establish Gerretson LLC, which will provide information assurance services to the federal government.

DOD wants contractors to focus on data security

The Defense Department has been meeting with the largest systems integrators to discuss how they can assure the military that government data on their systems is secure.

EDS to strengthen NMCI security

EDS will strengthen security of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet under two Navy task orders.

Trusted Computer Solutions buys CounterStorm

Trusted Computer Solutions Inc. has acquired CounterStorm, a provider of internal network security and threat-analysis technologies.

DOD activity seeks disaster recovery support

The Washington Headquarters Service is requesting quotes from contractors interested in providing disaster recovery services.

CTG to tackle Alaska information security work

CTG Inc. will provide information security services and update older computers for Alaska.

On the edge

Tangent offers a new environmentally friendly computer, and Privaris has software that makes passwords forgettable.