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Thirteen American Public University System Graduate Students Named Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists for 2023

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today. Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen master's degree students from American Military University (AMU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2023, American Public University System (APUS) announced today.
  • Since 2011, over 75 APUS students and alumni have achieved this status in the highly competitive government fellowship program.
  • "We congratulate our American Military University students for receiving this prestigious recognition from the Presidential Management Fellows Program," said Nuno Fernandes, APUS president.
  • "I am honored to share that I have been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Class of Presidential Management Fellows.

ECS Wins $19M Contract With Defense Manpower Data Center

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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ECS , a leader in advanced technology, science, and digital transformation solutions, has won a five-year $19M contract with the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

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  • ECS , a leader in advanced technology, science, and digital transformation solutions, has won a five-year $19M contract with the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
  • ECS will support the digital transformation of the DMDC by optimizing existing instances of ServiceNow ― the digital workflow management platform ― and ensuring the success of new implementations.
  • By providing operations and maintenance services, architectural design, development, and implementation services, ECS will bring new capabilities to the DMDC and transform legacy IT applications.
  • “ECS is excited to support the critical mission of the DMDC,” said John Heneghan , president of ECS.

TS&L Places Bulk Order for Knightscope K1 Blue Light Towers

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP) , a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announced that Transportation Solutions & Lighting (“TS&L”), a Florida based reseller of Knightscope technologies, submitted a purchase order for another 10 new K1 Blue Light Towers to support anticipated and future customer orders.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq: KSCP) , a leading developer of autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems, today announced that Transportation Solutions & Lighting (“TS&L”), a Florida based reseller of Knightscope technologies, submitted a purchase order for another 10 new K1 Blue Light Towers to support anticipated and future customer orders.
  • This brings their total order for the month of March to 40 emergency communication devices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230315005406/en/
    TS&L Places Bulk Order for Knightscope K1 Blue Light Towers (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Campuses are transitioning away from traditional emergency call boxes to more cost-effective systems using cellular and satellite communications powered by solar energy,” stated John Discepolo, director of sales - safety and security, TS&L.
  • “Reliable and accessible emergency communications are a cornerstone to any successful security program,” said William Santana Li, chairman and CEO, Knightscope.

VIAVI Chosen as Test Equipment Supplier for Auray's New OTIC and Security Lab in Taiwan

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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The Auray OTIC is the first of its kind in Taiwan to be approved by the O-RAN ALLIANCE .

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  • The Auray OTIC is the first of its kind in Taiwan to be approved by the O-RAN ALLIANCE .
  • Auray currently has one security lab located in Taoyuan City, with the new security lab in Kaohsiung scheduled to open on March 9, 2023.
  • An OTIC provides a collaborative, open, and impartial working environment, ensuring that both equipment and function conform to O-RAN specifications.
  • That's a responsibility we take great pride in, and we're looking forward to working with Auray following the opening of their new security lab in Taiwan."

Department of State Selects Palantir to Modernize Data Management for the Bureau of Medical Services

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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DENVER, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that it has been selected by the Department of State to provide the Bureau of Medical Services (MED) with a platform for effective data management and data-driven decision-making.

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  • DENVER, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that it has been selected by the Department of State to provide the Bureau of Medical Services (MED) with a platform for effective data management and data-driven decision-making.
  • Palantir software will be used by MED to establish a new enterprise data management platform for the department, titled Project Axiom.
  • This new contract builds on Palantir's ongoing work with the State Department in the area of global health and medicine.
  • "We are proud to expand our partnership with the State Department and support this critical mission to safeguard our diplomatic workforce," said Mahtab Emdadi, State Department Lead at Palantir.

Viasat Launches Cybersecurity Service Using Classified Threat Intelligence to Help Protect U.S. Businesses and Critical Infrastructure

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced the launch of its Trusted Cybersecurity Services (TCS) solution, a hosted intrusion detection service that integrates classified government threat intelligence to identify existing, potential and emerging threats on an organization's network. The service leverages cyber threat intelligence provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) Enhanced Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program to help protect U.S.-based organizations from malicious cyber threats. Viasat is the only company currently authorized by DHS as an ECS services provider, and the ECS program offers a unique cybersecurity capability available to the commercial market leveraging classified U.S. government cyber intelligence.

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  • The service leverages cyber threat intelligence provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) Enhanced Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program to help protect U.S.-based organizations from malicious cyber threats.
  • Viasat is the only company currently authorized by DHS as an ECS services provider, and the ECS program offers a unique cybersecurity capability available to the commercial market leveraging classified U.S. government cyber intelligence.
  • This new Viasat threat detection service will reinforce cyber defenses for private companies, critical infrastructure, and state and local organizations by using CISA-sourced threat intelligence.
  • Viasat TCS leverages both government threat intelligence and Viasat threat intelligence collected by Viasat's advanced and global CSOC.

SecurityScorecard Added to the Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program’s Approved Products List (CDM APL)

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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SecurityScorecard , the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, today announced that its Attack Surface Intelligence solution has been added to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program’s approved products list (APL).

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  • SecurityScorecard , the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, today announced that its Attack Surface Intelligence solution has been added to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program’s approved products list (APL).
  • The CDM program provides cybersecurity tools, integration services, and dashboards to participating Federal agencies to support them in improving their respective security posture.
  • SecurityScorecard’s addition to the Department of Homeland Security’s CDM-approved products list provides Government agencies with the ability to leverage SecurityScorecard’s Attack Surface Intelligence solution to identify, contextualize, and prioritize critical threats across their global attack surface.
  • With SecurityScorecard, Government agencies will better understand the adversary’s next steps, confidently make informed decisions, and reduce disruption.

International SOS Hires Former Boeing Company VP And Chief Security Officer As New Security Advisor

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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International SOS has announced today that they have hired retired Vice President and Chief Security Officer of The Boeing Company, Dave Komendat, as their new Senior Security Advisor.

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  • International SOS has announced today that they have hired retired Vice President and Chief Security Officer of The Boeing Company, Dave Komendat, as their new Senior Security Advisor.
  • “International SOS is known for providing the most high-quality health and security care to its clients, and I’m pleased to join this team,” said Dave Komendat, Senior Security Advisor at International SOS.
  • “Dave is among the best of the best in the security industry,” said Jarrett Michau, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, at International SOS.
  • This roster includes but is not limited to:
    Kelly Johnstone, former Chief Security Officer and Executive Vice President of The Coca Cola Company.

Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow Procurement Conference Attracts Key Defense Medical, Public Health, Infrastructure and Tech Leaders

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Find out what it takes to thrive in today's competitive procurement arena by connecting with military and government agencies, prime contractors, and state and local representatives at the 19th Annual SMART PROC GovCon https://smartprocgovcon.com.

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  • SMART brings together senior government and Congressional leaders, federal program managers, contract officers and academia to provide insight into future programs, challenges and needs from industry in construction, defense, public health, preparedness and cyber/IT leaders.
  • The meeting is sponsored by the Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART).
  • The SMART organization 501c3 executes the vision of the SMART Congressional Iniative by providing a membership organization promoting tech enterprise in the region.
  • The conference goal is to build stronger relationships, provide teaming partnerships and discuss upcoming procurement forecasts among industry, community, government, and academia.

One Month After the FAA Grounds Planes Nationwide, Is The FAA Any More Secure?

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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RIEGELSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On January 11, 2023, the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop (GS) at approximately 7:30 am that lasted until 9 am EST.(1) A GS is a Traffic Management Initiative triggered by Air Traffic Control requiring aircraft to remain on the ground and is initiated as a result of severe weather, equipment failure, or catastrophic event.(2) The latter possibility created its share of panic among travelers and the media, which hadn't seen such drastic measures since 9/11. So, what happened? According to the FAA, the GS was caused by an overnight outage of the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which provides critical safety information to airports and flight crews to prevent air disasters.(3) Walt Szablowski, Founder and Executive Chairman of Eracent, which has provided complete visibility into its large enterprise clients' networks for over two decades observes, "the fact that it was only one file that was corrupted and it managed to ground all the flights in the nation, and there was no readily accessible backup in place is a huge issue. It's one file, and the hackers didn't hack it; figuratively speaking, the FAA 'hacked' it!"

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  • The stoppage resulted in thousands of flight delays and cancellations and a lot of conjecture across the country and the world.
  • RIEGELSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On January 11, 2023, the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop (GS) at approximately 7:30 am that lasted until 9 am EST.
  • (2) The latter possibility created its share of panic among travelers and the media, which hadn't seen such drastic measures since 9/11.
  • It's one file, and the hackers didn't hack it; figuratively speaking, the FAA 'hacked' it!"