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DOD Drives New Interest in 5G Networks Across Government

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Upgrading to a 5G network is a simple matter for citizens; our carriers and phones do it for us. The NDAA requires the Defense Department to develop private 5G networks at military bases and other DOD facilities. The NDAA requires the Defense Department to develop private 5G networks at military bases and other DOD facilities.

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How Network Consolidation Affects Agencies’ Efficiency, Security and Resiliency

FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2023

There are likely hundreds of individual networks across the federal government, reflecting the number and breadth of agencies. Most highly federated agencies alone have multiple networks. In recent years, there has been a push among agencies to consolidate networks.

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Why Predictive AI Is Essential to Federal Zero-Trust Security

FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Government interest in predictive artificial intelligence for zero-trust security has increased along with the number of vulnerabilities identified on federal networks. Google researchers found nearly 100 zero-day vulnerabilities, a record number of network exploits, that went

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Pick Out Threats in Federal Networks With IP Packet Capture

FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

To combat and overcome these threats, federal IT administrators can use IP packet capture to examine network traffic for security threats using Microsoft Network Monitor (Netmon). In network monitoring, IP packet capture enables real-time or retrospective packet analysis to establish a baseline.

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How Windows 10 Deployment Lessons Should Inform the Move to Windows 11

FedTech Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

McPhail, director of architecture, operations, networks and space, U.S. FedTech reached out to federal IT leaders and asked them what they learned from that experience that might apply to the move to Windows 11. We talked to Maj. Jacqueline D.

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5G: The Transformation of Defense Networks

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In 2022, the Department of Defense created a cross-functional team to accelerate the adoption of 5G and future-generation wireless networking technologies, laying the foundation for new opportunities to implement innovative solutions to military needs. and its allies and partners.

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DLH to Support Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic’s Tactical Networks in $76M Contract

WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

won a contract to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic’s Tactical Networks. DLH Holdings Corp. The award has a total value of $76 million, including $61 million in initial firm value and $15 million in optional services. Terms include up to a 5-year period of performance.

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Using Data to Fortify Network Defenses

FedInsider

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Introduced in 2012, the program provides a dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of government networks and systems. Just this year, CISA announced that all 23 departments and agencies covered by the CFO Act are now sharing cyber risk information with CISA through their CDM agency dashboards.

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Q&A: DISA's Director Shares What's New with Thunderdome

FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Defense Department’s sprawling IT architecture includes at least 15,000 networks used by millions worldwide. Creating a zero-trust network for a system that complex is no small feat. As director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, Air Force Lt. He talked with FedTech at this year’s…

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How DOD Can Look Beyond SIPRNet and NIPRNet

FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Department of Defense should look beyond existing communication protocols — the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network — toward commercial solutions that support secure information sharing, say comms experts.

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Leidos Wins Organ Procurement Network Modernization Contract

WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Leidos won a contract to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network, a critical system that delivers vital organ transplant information to patients, donors and healthcare providers.

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DHS Issues RFP to Acquire Cybersecurity, Cloud, Network Management Personnel

GovCon Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking vendors to supply personnel that can provide cloud, network and cybersecurity services.

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AWS announces Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When terrestrial network connectivity between an Outpost and its parent AWS Region is unavailable, this solution routes traffic back to the parent Region over a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connection, supporting business continuity and data residency requirements. This enables customers to keep applications and workloads running.

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Leidos Secures 3 DISA Task Orders for DODNET Expansion

ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Leidos has been awarded three contracts worth over $30 million in total by the Defense Information Systems Agency to continue enhancing and expanding the Department of Defense Network, or DODNet, under the Defense Enclave Services, or DES, program. billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity DES contract […]

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GSA’s Earth Observation Solutions: Powering informed decision-making

Great Government Through Technology

JANUARY 14, 2025

These systems provide a wealth of data and insights for tackling environmental challenges, driving scientific discovery, and supporting informed decision-making across numerous sectors. Ground-based sensor networks: Gathering real-time data on factors like air quality, soil moisture, and weather patterns.

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Senator Grassley Calls for More Information on SEC Whistleblower Program

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 26, 2024

In his letter, Grassley requested more information about the reports that the SEC has shared, and he asked several questions about how the SEC made reward determinations. However, as Grassley pointed out, despite the increase in tips, the SEC issued a lower-than-anticipated quantity of awards for whistleblowers in FY 2023.

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Assess Identity Management Maturity to Protect Against Credential Theft

FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Users be able to verify their information before entering the network, and they will need assistance in protecting those credentials. As federal agencies work towards a zero-trust environment, identity verification becomes critical.

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In a 5G World, the More Vendors, the Better

FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2022

The Department of Defense and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration have partnered to accelerate the adoption of open interfaces, interoperable components and multivendor solutions related to 5G.

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USAID helping Philippine space agency investigate satellite internet

FedScoop

OCTOBER 28, 2024

According to the letter , the two institutions agreed to work together on objectives including raising “awareness of space-based technologies that help enhance national information and communications technology infrastructure” and studying the sustainability of community networks in the Philippines. “As

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Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

FedScoop

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 required the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for securely procuring IoT — networked technology and devices typically connected to physical objects like buildings, vehicles and other infrastructure.

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NCR Government Systems to Maintain DeCA Network Under $335M DISA Contract

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

NCR Government Systems has secured a potential $335 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide the Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, with an Enterprise Business Operations Systems Solution.

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Gen Digital Pays $55 Million False Claims Act Judgment Following Whistleblower Suit and Trial

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The United States deserves fair prices and accurate information from GSA contractors,” said GSA Deputy Inspector General Robert C. “The years spent litigating this case and taking it to trial demonstrate the department’s steadfast commitment to protecting taxpayer funds.” “The

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Energy Department taps Twitter, Google alum as CIO

FedScoop

MARCH 14, 2025

Ross Graber, a Twitter and Google alum, is now the Department of Energys chief information officer, sources confirmed to FedScoop. Grabers appointment comes after DOE reinstated former acting CIO Dawn Zimmer to the role after she was temporarily replaced by Ryan Riedel, a SpaceX network engineer.

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GDIT’s Matthew McFadden on 4 Cybersecurity Practices Agencies Should Do to Defend Network Environments

ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 27, 2024

Matthew McFadden, vice president of cyber at General Dynamics Information Technology, said government agencies and organizations should prioritize four core cybersecurity practices to defend their environments: implementing two-factor and multi-factor authentication, advancing vulnerability and patch management, reducing the attack surface and pursuing (..)

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Federal Agencies Embrace Zero Trust

FedTech Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

The challenge of protecting an increasing number of devices, data, networks and everything else federal agencies rely on as they modernize never diminishes. In federal IT and cybersecurity, the buzzword of the moment may well be “zero trust,” but we all know it’s much more than a simple catchphrase.

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The Treasury’s ‘Blueprint’ for Intelligence Community Cloud Modernization

FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Employees will finally have the compute power to access terabytes of data from their desktops and experience a significant reduction in latency when the Treasury Foreign Intelligence Network cloud modernization project is complete. Treasury uses the 17-year-old TFIN to analyze overseas threats to the U.S. TFIN suffers from service…

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 10-14, 2025

SmallGovCon

MARCH 14, 2025

Operated and maintained solely by him and at his own expense, the website has provided a free, reliable, and invaluable source of information and means of communication and commentary to the acquisition community, both public and private for 26 years. Posted from the website: “Wifcon.com was created by Robert (Bob) Antonio 26 years ago.

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Harnessing cloud solutions to tackle water challenges

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Early warning systems for floods and droughts Effective flood disaster mitigation requires a comprehensive monitoring network to provide timely warnings and allow for appropriate response actions. First, they need access to information on how to effectively use these technologies.

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Cyber Attacks are Just as Damaging as Natural Disasters

FedInsider

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Featured Speakers: Bob Costello × Bob Costello Chief Information Officer Robert (Bob) Costello is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). framework and implemented zero trust solutions at the network level. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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DOJ Plans to Recognize National Whistleblower Day

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 2, 2024

The resolution encourages federal agencies to celebrate by informing employees of their whistleblower rights and “acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.” For the past ten years, the U.S.

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BAE Secures $85M Modification to Navy Contract for NTCDL Systems

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Navy has awarded BAE Systems’ information and electronic systems business an $84.9 million modification to a Network Tactical Common Data Link systems procurement contract, increasing the total value of the basic contract to $296.2

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Nokia Wins $45M Grant from Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund

WashngtonExec

JANUARY 5, 2025

Nokia has won a $45 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. billion program advancing open wireless network technologies. The fund is a 10-year, $1.5 The grant will improve Nokias existing investment in U.S.-based

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Key Cyber Security and Software Security Provisions of the House and Senate Versions of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cyber Command would use contractor personnel to perform “critical CMF work roles,” including duties related to network operations, cyber tool development, and exploitation analysis. military and commercial cybersecurity technologies to harden and actively defend Taiwan’s networks and infrastructure. CMF Occupational Resiliency.

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Corporate Transparency Act: Steps to Meet Year-End BOIR Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Coleman Jackson, P.C.

AUGUST 8, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act: Steps to Meet Year-End BOIR Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney Date: August 8, 2024 Existing companies that have not yet filed their BOIR (Beneficial Ownership Information Report) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) should take the following steps as soon (..)

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Whistleblower Suit Against Lockheed Martin Leads to $29 Million Settlement

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The United States relies on contractors such as Lockheed Martin to provide accurate, complete, and current information, including pricing data, when negotiating contracts with the government, said Acting U.S. We will pursue contractors that knowingly misuse taxpayer funds. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr, for the Eastern District of Texas.

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Core4ce Receives $90M NIWC Atlantic Contract for Cybersecurity Service Provider Support

ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 12, 2024

Core4ce will help the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic provide the Department of Defense with full-scale Cyber Security Service Provider services over a five-year period. The company said Tuesday it received a $90 million other transaction authority production contract to support CSSP operational environments across the NIWC network.

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Pentagon releases final CMMC rule, paving way for implementation

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The goal of CMMC is to verify whether defense contractors are following cybersecurity requirements for protecting critical defense information. adversaries to steal sensitive but unclassified data from their networks. The rule establishes the mechanisms for the CMMC program. DoD released the proposed CMMC program rule last December.

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Lt. Col. Benjamin Pimentel Shares 4 Top Priorities for DOD’s FutureG Office

GovCon Wire

MAY 24, 2024

The ability to quickly exchange information is a determining factor of success on today’s battlefield, and achieving seamless connectivity requires a strong arsenal of network technologies.

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Episode 1: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act

Coleman Jackson, P.C.

AUGUST 28, 2023

Legal Thoughts – Episode 1 of the Corporate Transparency Act COLEMAN JACKSON, ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW | Transcript of Legal Thoughts Published August 28, 2023 Topic: “FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (FINCen), U.S.

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GSA is cooking up a new, comprehensive procurement data source

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Where now when we have it in a database, in an ability to capture and use it, you have a speed to information, a speed to result that did not exist before. Charlotte Phelan: Well, I think it gives you much better management because you have access to the collective data, which then is transposed into information.

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The software you can’t use at NASA

FedScoop

JULY 24, 2024

TikTok, WeChat, Grammarly, and Microsoft Yammer are just some of the tools that NASA employees are barred from using on agency devices, according to a document obtained by FedScoop that provides insight into software denials on the space agency’s networks. Here’s a link to the document in full.

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Episode 2: Beneficial Ownership Reports Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Coleman Jackson, P.C.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Legal Thoughts – Episode 2 of the Corporate Transparency Act COLEMAN JACKSON, ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW | Transcript of Legal Thoughts Published September 11, 2023 Topic: “FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (FINCen), U.S.

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How to Become a Woman Owned Business Certified: A Comprehensive Guide

Select GCR

MARCH 11, 2025

Key Takeaways Women-owned business certification enhances access to federal contracts, improves credibility, and facilitates valuable networking opportunities. providing a wide network of support. The SBA may request additional information or clarification during the application process. Proof of U.S.

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VA Selects 30 Vendors for Potential $61B T4NG2 IT Services Contract Vehicle

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

billion contract vehicle for information technology products and services. The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded 30 companies positions on a potential 10-year, $60.7

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DOD Drives New Interest in 5G Networks Across Government

How Network Consolidation Affects Agencies’ Efficiency, Security and Resiliency

Trending Sources

Why Predictive AI Is Essential to Federal Zero-Trust Security

Pick Out Threats in Federal Networks With IP Packet Capture

How Windows 10 Deployment Lessons Should Inform the Move to Windows 11

5G: The Transformation of Defense Networks

DLH to Support Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic’s Tactical Networks in $76M Contract

Using Data to Fortify Network Defenses

Q&A: DISA's Director Shares What's New with Thunderdome

How DOD Can Look Beyond SIPRNet and NIPRNet

Leidos Wins Organ Procurement Network Modernization Contract

DHS Issues RFP to Acquire Cybersecurity, Cloud, Network Management Personnel

AWS announces Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts

Leidos Secures 3 DISA Task Orders for DODNET Expansion

GSA’s Earth Observation Solutions: Powering informed decision-making

Senator Grassley Calls for More Information on SEC Whistleblower Program

Assess Identity Management Maturity to Protect Against Credential Theft

In a 5G World, the More Vendors, the Better

USAID helping Philippine space agency investigate satellite internet

Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

NCR Government Systems to Maintain DeCA Network Under $335M DISA Contract

Gen Digital Pays $55 Million False Claims Act Judgment Following Whistleblower Suit and Trial

Energy Department taps Twitter, Google alum as CIO

GDIT’s Matthew McFadden on 4 Cybersecurity Practices Agencies Should Do to Defend Network Environments

Federal Agencies Embrace Zero Trust

The Treasury’s ‘Blueprint’ for Intelligence Community Cloud Modernization

SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 10-14, 2025

Harnessing cloud solutions to tackle water challenges

Cyber Attacks are Just as Damaging as Natural Disasters

DOJ Plans to Recognize National Whistleblower Day

BAE Secures $85M Modification to Navy Contract for NTCDL Systems

Nokia Wins $45M Grant from Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund

Key Cyber Security and Software Security Provisions of the House and Senate Versions of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Corporate Transparency Act: Steps to Meet Year-End BOIR Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Whistleblower Suit Against Lockheed Martin Leads to $29 Million Settlement

Core4ce Receives $90M NIWC Atlantic Contract for Cybersecurity Service Provider Support

Pentagon releases final CMMC rule, paving way for implementation

Lt. Col. Benjamin Pimentel Shares 4 Top Priorities for DOD’s FutureG Office

Episode 1: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act

GSA is cooking up a new, comprehensive procurement data source

The software you can’t use at NASA

Episode 2: Beneficial Ownership Reports Under the Corporate Transparency Act

How to Become a Woman Owned Business Certified: A Comprehensive Guide

VA Selects 30 Vendors for Potential $61B T4NG2 IT Services Contract Vehicle

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