Lockheed Martin Corp. announced Monday an agreement to acquire Titan Corp. for approximately $2.4 billion, a move that will strengthen its position in defense and intelligence technologies.
A new unit in the Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division has been launched to improve the department's response to cybersecurity threats.
A team led by Northrop Grumman Corp. will test a Department of Defense prototype system for cross-credentialing ? recognizing and authenticating the identity of visitors to military and defense industry facilities, officials of the Los Angeles-based firm announced today.
Science Applications International Corp. will conduct a risk assessment of Maryland's electronic voting system in the wake of a report by researchers at Johns Hopkins University that found alleged security flaws in the system.
The Transportation Security Administration, having weathered a rough start in providing security to the nation's airports, is now turning its attention to seaports, railroads, highways and mass transit systems.
The New Jersey Transportation Department is exploring options for a surveillance system to be used at 46 public airports in the state. The system is to serve as a deterrent and help investigate security violations. The state wants to look at security strategies, equipment options, wireless solutions and surveillance equipment and techniques, particularly for low-light situations. The RFP is expected by year's end.
In January, Tom Jarrett, Delaware's chief information officer, began distributing bimonthly reports to state policy-makers that describe the threats the state's computer networks face and the costs of protecting them.
Viisage Technology Inc., Littleton, Mass., is seeing increased use of its facial recognition products by state motor vehicle administrations, according to Bernard Bailey, CEO of Viisage.
Created following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Transportation Security Administration endured a rough start as it tried to soothe a nation of anxious travelers.
Kentucky officials have reassigned some network management duties after discovering a "monstrous" systems intrusion in which hackers, apparently from France, used Transportation Cabinet computers to store large quantities of pirated movies, music, games and books.
Diebold Inc. claims software was analyzed improperly by university researchers who last week reported security flaws in the company's electronic voting machines.
Cybersecurity regulation that will affect the private sector is on the way this year, a congressman said today. And the Business Software Alliance opposes mandates.
