Defense industrial base

Ardalyst and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Tesseract™ to the Public Sector

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Organization, Public, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Trust (social science), Partnership, Public sector, CMMC, Carahsoft, Defense industrial base, DIB, Medical device

COLUMBIA, Md., and RESTON, Va., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ardalyst ™, Replacing Uncertainty with Understanding™, and Carahsoft Technology Corp ., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., and RESTON, Va., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ardalyst ™, Replacing Uncertainty with Understanding™, and Carahsoft Technology Corp ., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership.
  • Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Ardalyst’s Public Sector Distributor, making the company’s innovative 3-in-1 cybersecurity solution for meeting Defense Industrial Base (DIB) compliance mandates available to the Public Sector and Government Contractors through Carahsoft’s reseller partners.
  • "Our collaboration with Carahsoft enhances the cybersecurity landscape and democratizes robust, effective cybersecurity within the Defense Industrial Base,” said Michael Speca, President of Ardalyst.
  • “Carahsoft is pleased to partner with Ardalyst to bring its innovative cyber defense solution, Tesseract, to Defense Industrial Base and Public Sector organizations,” said Alex Whitworth, CMMC Solutions Vertical Executive at Carahsoft.

Accenture Federal Services Partners with Microsoft to Launch Cloud Modernization and Migration Factory on Azure

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
5G, Software, Networks, Internet, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Technology, Security, Cloud, Microsoft, Synthetic media, Microsoft Azure, Government, Agility, CUI, Sensitive compartmented information, Classification, AI, Ecosystem, Multimedia, Accenture, Special access program, SCI, Defense industrial base, Generative, Video game

Accenture Federal Services is partnering with Microsoft to launch a first-of-its-kind, end-to-end, Cloud Modernization and Migration Factory on Microsoft Azure Government to meet the stringent security standards required for those operating across the national security space, including the Special Access Program community.

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  • Accenture Federal Services is partnering with Microsoft to launch a first-of-its-kind, end-to-end, Cloud Modernization and Migration Factory on Microsoft Azure Government to meet the stringent security standards required for those operating across the national security space, including the Special Access Program community.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Accenture Federal Services serve as a key federal systems integrator partner for Microsoft’s classified clouds.
  • Staffed by cleared cloud engineers, architects, and data scientists, all steeped in DevSecOps, the Cloud Modernization and Migration Factory features an operationalized, SECRET factory floor, purpose-fit for securely migrating on premise workloads into the cloud in compliance with federal guidelines.
  • Accenture Federal Services and Microsoft will also jointly build and use migration tools harnessing the power of Generative AI to accelerate modernization.

CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit Brings Together Public Sector Leaders to Discuss the Future of Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Security, Government Technology, Defense, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Other Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Networks, Internet, Homeland Security, Data Management, Professional Services, Elections, Campaigns, Technology, Online Privacy, Public Policy, Government, Data Analytics, Apps, Applications, Dark, CISA, Dark side, Synthetic media, DIB, XDR, Environment, Digital, Partnership, DHS, National Security Agency, Disinformation, AI, AWS, Digital transformation, NSA, Computer security, Public sector, FBI, Intelligence, Shared services, Operation, Defender, CIS, Defense industrial base, IL5, Warner, Fireside chats, Risk management

CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced its lineup of guest speakers, keynotes and sessions for the CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit on March 19, 2024 in Washington D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building.

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  • CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced its lineup of guest speakers, keynotes and sessions for the CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit on March 19, 2024 in Washington D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building.
  • Leaders from across the public sector will join CrowdStrike to discuss the future of cybersecurity and its impact on national security and upcoming elections.
  • Cybersecurity Platform Consolidation in Digital Transformation: CrowdStrike Chief Technology Officer, Elia Zaitsev will give a behind-the-scenes look at the security capabilities of the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® XDR platform that are powering and protecting the public sector today.
  • The CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building on Tuesday, March 19.

Trailblazing Forward: CEO Steven Lauber Elevates Trailhead Networks with Certified CMMC Professional Designation, Pioneering Support for DiB Companies

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Department of Defence, Certification, Organization, Documentation, Risk management, Controlled Unclassified Information, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, CUI, CCP, CMMC, FCI, Trailhead, Network, DIB, Defense industrial base

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailhead Networks, a technology and cybersecurity risk management firm, is proud to announce its CEO Steven Lauber, has achieved the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) designation.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailhead Networks, a technology and cybersecurity risk management firm, is proud to announce its CEO Steven Lauber, has achieved the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) designation.
  • This accomplishment demonstrates Trailhead's commitment to preparing companies in the Defense Industrial Base (DiB) as they seek to meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.
  • "CMMC Assessments are rigorous and require more documentation and evidence of control adoption than many organizations in the DiB realize," said Steven Lauber.
  • Trailhead Networks remains committed to providing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and unparalleled support to DiB companies seeking to achieve and maintain CMMC compliance.

Exostar Enhances The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module to Include Defense Industrial Base's Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Department of Defence, LM, Supply chain, CCRA, Innovation, Risk management, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Working Group, Risk, Huntington Ingalls Industries, National security, Rolls-Royce, Risk assessment, CMMC, OBM, Senior, Supply, CSQ, NIST, Certification, Lockheed Martin, Computer security, Completeness, Grumman, Microsoft Excel, RTX, Defense industrial base, BAE Systems, DIB

HERNDON, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exostar, a leader in trusted, secure business collaboration and NIST 800-171 and CMMC solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, today announced The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module now supports the Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment (CCRA).  Prime contractors throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) have begun to use the CCRA to gather cybersecurity information from the companies throughout their global, multi-tiered supply chains to assess compliance, understand and manage risk, and evaluate partnerships.

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  • Exostar's Onboarding Module automates the delivery, completion & sharing of the CCRA across the Exostar community.
  • The CCRA provides a standardized, consistent means for collecting cybersecurity compliance data and calculating supplier risk.
  • The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module , which provides supplier visibility and risk management functionality throughout the relationship life cycle, automates the completion and sharing of the CCRA, adding even greater value.
  • "Now, all DIB companies can leverage The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module to accelerate CCRA adoption."

Nucleus Security Attains FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization, Becoming the Premier Choice for Government Vulnerability Management

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Cloud, Linford, FedRAMP, Government, Automation, Organization, Public, Risk management, Plan, Authority, Nucleus, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Intelligence, Information, Software, CMMC, In-Q-Tel, CDM, POA, Public sector, Medicare, CMS, Defense industrial base, Vulnerability management, Medical device

SARASOTA, Fla., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucleus Security , the leading innovator in enterprise risk-based vulnerability management, proudly announces it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization at impact level Moderate on the FedRAMP marketplace .

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucleus Security , the leading innovator in enterprise risk-based vulnerability management, proudly announces it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization at impact level Moderate on the FedRAMP marketplace .
  • "Vulnerability exploitation is the number one initial attack vector in breaches, and the public sector is increasingly focused on modernizing and improving their approach to vulnerability management.
  • We purposefully built Nucleus Security to streamline vulnerability and risk management within large enterprises, U.S. government entities, and those organizations subject to the U.S. government's stringent vulnerability management requirements."
  • The Defense Industrial Base and CSPs selling services and software to the government must also comply with federal directives and regulations on vulnerability management.

PreVeil First Company to Achieve Department of Defense FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Cloud, Organization, Body of Evidence, ITAR, CMMC, NIST, DFARS, POA, FedRAMP, CSP, Defense, Defense industrial base, DIB, Medical device

BOSTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enables small and medium defense contractors to simplify and lower cost of CMMC and DFARS compliance with end-to end encrypted cloud services.

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  • PreVeil, the leading solution for CMMC, NIST 800-171 and ITAR compliance, today announced that it has become the first Cloud Service Provider (CSP) to meet the Department of Defense's (DoD) updated, stringent FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency requirements.
  • FedRAMP equivalency for CSPs is stipulated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012.
  • "PreVeil engaged SecureIT early in their pursuit of FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency.
  • Upon the successful completion of that review, DIBCAC and the DoD CIO, CMMC Program Management Office notified PreVeil that it meets the requirements for FedRAMP equivalency.

Cybersecurity Milestone: Gemstar Attains CMMC Level 2 Self-Certification

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Packaging, Security, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Aerospace, Software, Manufacturing, Data Management, Defense industrial base, Investment, CMMC, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Risk, Safety, Department of Defence, Certification, Trust, NIST, Gemstar–TV Guide International, Medical device

As of December 29, 2023, Gemstar successfully completed the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Self-Certification, marking a pivotal step in fortifying the company's security.

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  • As of December 29, 2023, Gemstar successfully completed the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Self-Certification, marking a pivotal step in fortifying the company's security.
  • “Empowered by dedication and resilience, Gemstar proudly stands at the pinnacle of cybersecurity excellence, achieving Level 2 CMMC self-certification —a testament to our unwavering commitment to advancing our cybersecurity posture and protecting sensitive information from cyber threats,” said Chase Williams, Gemstar’s Security and Compliance Manager.
  • Despite the expected mandate for certification being 1-2 years away, Gemstar proactively achieved CMMC Level 2 Self-Certification, positioning itself ahead of industry requirements.
  • Simplified Compliance: CMMC streamlines cybersecurity compliance, providing a single, unified standard for Gemstar and its partners.

QuickLogic Signs 7-Figure eFPGA IP Contract for GlobalFoundries' 12LP Process

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
IP, GlobalFoundries, SAN, Risk, Defense industrial base, Logic, Field-programmable gate array, FPGA, Radiation

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a leading developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP and User Tools, ruggedized FPGAs, and Endpoint AI/ML solutions, is proud to announce its selection by a top-tier Defense Industrial Base company for eFPGA IP targeting the GlobalFoundries' 12LP, 12nm low-power process.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a leading developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP and User Tools, ruggedized FPGAs, and Endpoint AI/ML solutions, is proud to announce its selection by a top-tier Defense Industrial Base company for eFPGA IP targeting the GlobalFoundries' 12LP, 12nm low-power process.
  • IP delivery for this contract is scheduled for the fiscal year 2024.
  • "We are proud to continue that heritage at the 12nm technology node for this new contract.
  • For more information on QuickLogic's customized eFPGA solutions, including commercial, ruggedized and radiation hardened versions, email: [email protected] .

Redspin Recognizes Phoenix Air Group for Achieving Perfect 110 Score in CMMC's Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment Program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
DIB, Senior, Defense industrial base, POA, DFARS, Aviation, Controlled Unclassified Information, CMMC, Government, CUI, Head, Certification, NIST, Organization, Town hall, Risk management

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Redspin, a division of cybersecurity and managed cloud services firm Clearwater, and the leader in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) services for the defense industrial base (DIB), today announced the successful completion of the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) by its client, Phoenix Air Group, Inc. (Phoenix Air). Phoenix Air is a pioneering aviation company operating around the world for commercial and government clients providing passenger, cargo, and air ambulance transportation services. The JSVA, conducted by Redspin, jointly with the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), concluded with a flawless score of 110, earning Phoenix Air a DIBCAC High certificate, which is expected to convert to a CMMC Level 2 certification once the rule is effective.

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  • Phoenix Air is a pioneering aviation company operating around the world for commercial and government clients providing passenger, cargo, and air ambulance transportation services.
  • The JSVA, conducted by Redspin, jointly with the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), concluded with a flawless score of 110, earning Phoenix Air a DIBCAC High certificate, which is expected to convert to a CMMC Level 2 certification once the rule is effective.
  • The JSVA Program is available until the DoD finalizes its CMMC rulemaking which is expected later this year.
  • The completion of the JSVA with a 110 score and no plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) positions Phoenix Air for early CMMC certification and exemplifies its leadership in both technology and security.