Cyberspace

ManTech Wins $261 Million Air Force Contract for Mission IT, Intelligent Systems Engineering and Cyber

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, today announced that it has won a $261 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide an array of mission IT, intelligent systems engineering (ISE), cyber and other advanced technology solutions that will help accelerate U.S. air dominance.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, today announced that it has won a $261 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide an array of mission IT, intelligent systems engineering (ISE), cyber and other advanced technology solutions that will help accelerate U.S. air dominance.
  • “ManTech has decades of experience in developing and delivering sophisticated mission IT, ISE and cyber solutions for our customers and we are pleased to deliver these capabilities for the significant missions of the Air Force,” said David Hathaway, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ManTech’s Defense Sector.
  • Specific customers supported include the U.S. Air Force 53rd Wing Operations and 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing Technical Support Services (TSS), the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and the 668th Cyberspace Wing of the 16th Air Force.
  • Locations for the work include Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB in the Florida Panhandle, Nellis AFB in southern Nevada, Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, and Hill AFB in northern Utah.

U.S. State Department Launches Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award

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Monday, December 11, 2023

At the U.S. State Department's prestigious annual awards ceremony, Secretary of State Tony Blinken presented the inaugural Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award, marking a significant milestone in recognizing remarkable individuals in the field of tech diplomacy .

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  • At the U.S. State Department's prestigious annual awards ceremony, Secretary of State Tony Blinken presented the inaugural Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award, marking a significant milestone in recognizing remarkable individuals in the field of tech diplomacy .
  • The award celebrates individual excellence and underscores the indispensable practice of tech diplomacy which was established by former Under Secretary of State Keith Krach.
  • Presented by U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken, the Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award is given by the U.S. State Department and signifies the highest level of recognition for those who have excelled in the field of tech diplomacy.
  • Inaugural Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award Winners:
    Tobei Arai, the recipient of the prestigious Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award, is celebrated for his exceptional leadership in coordinating U.S. government support to Albania following a significant nation-state cyber-attack.

Child Online Safety Index Reveals A 'Persistent Cyber-Pandemic' DQ Institute's Report Shows Consistent 70% Cyber-Risk Exposure Among Children

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."

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  • This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."
  • Dr. Yuhyun Park, founder of the DQ Institute, said: "We have witnessed seven years of consistently high, 70% cyber-risk exposure rates among 8-18-year-old children and youth.
  • Child online safety has been a strong theme at GCF, which has elevated the issue in its program agenda, including its 2023 edition.
  • The Child Online Safety Index (COSI), is a national-level metric designed to assist countries in effectively monitoring the status of their children's online safety.

Child Online Safety Index Reveals A 'Persistent Cyber-Pandemic' DQ Institute's Report Shows Consistent 70% Cyber-Risk Exposure Among Children

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."

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  • This alarming statistic has remained virtually unchanged since the Index began in 2018, a situation DQ Institute has dubbed a "persistent cyber-pandemic."
  • Dr. Yuhyun Park, founder of the DQ Institute, said: "We have witnessed seven years of consistently high, 70% cyber-risk exposure rates among 8-18-year-old children and youth.
  • Child online safety has been a strong theme at GCF, which has elevated the issue in its program agenda, including its 2023 edition.
  • The Child Online Safety Index (COSI), is a national-level metric designed to assist countries in effectively monitoring the status of their children's online safety.

Michael Chertoff Joins Truepic's Board of Advisors

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

San Diego, CA, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truepic , provider of authenticity infrastructure for the internet, has announced the addition of Michael Chertoff to its industry Board of Advisors.

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  • San Diego, CA, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truepic , provider of authenticity infrastructure for the internet, has announced the addition of Michael Chertoff to its industry Board of Advisors.
  • Chertoff is a renowned leader in global security, having served as the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security from 2005-2009.
  • “Secretary Chertoff is joining our advisory board at a pivotal time.
  • I look forward to working with the Truepic team to address these important issues," said Michael Chertoff, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of The Chertoff Group, and Former Secretary of Homeland Security.

Carahsoft Hosts Partner Pavilion at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit at the Ronald Regan Building & International Trade Center in Washington D.C., September 5-8, 2023

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, will be joined by more than 50 of its technology partners in its partner pavilion at the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. As a part of its partnership with Billington CyberSecurity , Carahsoft will be the summit’s “Government IT Solutions Partner” sponsor.

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  • Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, will be joined by more than 50 of its technology partners in its partner pavilion at the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. As a part of its partnership with Billington CyberSecurity , Carahsoft will be the summit’s “Government IT Solutions Partner” sponsor.
  • The summit will feature a lineup of speakers with years of experience in mitigating cyber threats, offering valuable insights.
  • More than 200 Government, military, nonprofit, academia and industry thought leaders will convene to present major cyber trends and discuss solutions for current field issues.
  • Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, National Security Council, The White House
    Hon.

SEPT 5-8: 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit in D.C. Convenes Top Cyber Leaders to Discuss National and Global Security Threats

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Top cyber leaders, the latest in cyber trends, and critical cyber topics will be showcased at the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held in Washington, D.C.

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  • Top cyber leaders, the latest in cyber trends, and critical cyber topics will be showcased at the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held in Washington, D.C.
  • The event convenes government and industry cyber executives to explore the theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk.
  • Designed to address the nation’s pressing cyber needs, the summit includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, and awards and has five tracks: Zero Trust & Data, Critical Infrastructure, Zero Trust & Identity, Cyber Workforce, and Emerging Tech.
  • Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, National Security Council, The White House
    Hon.

Ukraine’s Cyber Head Illia Vitiuk and CIA Deputy Director David Cohen Both Share Cyber Threat Insights at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Illia Vitiuk, Head of Cyber Security Department, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and David Cohen, Deputy Director, CIA, will both participate in fireside chats during the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

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  • Illia Vitiuk, Head of Cyber Security Department, Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and David Cohen, Deputy Director, CIA, will both participate in fireside chats during the 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit being held September 5-8, 2023 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
  • The event convenes government and industry cyber executives to explore the theme: Advancing Cybersecurity's Impact in an Age of Heightened Risk.
  • Also participating in a fireside chat on the 7th, CIA Deputy Director David Cohen will explore the cyber threat in context of world events.
  • Cohen examines the global threat landscape and ways the CIA is helping to build partnerships to collectively counter it.

Critical Cyber Topics—Zero Trust, AI, ChatGPT, Quantum Computing, and More—Explored at 14th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

“Cyber risks are real time and so are the topics that we explore during the summit.

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  • “Cyber risks are real time and so are the topics that we explore during the summit.
  • These pertain to events happening around the world that impact cyber security and our national security,” said Thomas K. Billington, CEO and Founder, Billington CyberSecurity , a leading cyber education company for executives founded in 2010.
  • Top tech leaders participate sessions that deal with the hottest cyber topics, including:
    9/5: Where does cybersecurity currently stack up with the cyber threat?
  • Explores pros and cons of leveraging these large natural language models for cybersecurity and potential use by bad cyber actors.

18th Edition Of Information Security Summit, Asia: Indonesia

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Jakarta, Indonesia, July 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Indonesia faces significant cybersecurity challenges, ranking 84th out of 194 countries in the National Cyber Security Index.

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  • Jakarta, Indonesia, July 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Indonesia faces significant cybersecurity challenges, ranking 84th out of 194 countries in the National Cyber Security Index.
  • Wibawanto Nugroho Widodo, Deputy Head of National Defence and Security Affairs National Resilience Institute Alumni Association's Strategic Center Republic of Indonesia.
  • The Information Security Summit will be attended by 150+ top executives and leaders like Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Head of IT Infrastructure, Heads of Information security, Chief Cloud Officer and Cloud Security Architecture from a variety of industries including Government Establishment, BFSI & Fintech, Telecom, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain, Retail & E-Commerce, Aerospace & Defence, Hospitality, FMCG and Utilities.
  • For more information on Information Security Summit Asia : Indonesia, you can visit, https://exito-e.com/cybersecuritysummit/indonesia/.