Featured Job- Senior Cyber Security Technical Manager with Unisys

Day to Day Work Security Manager/Lead Security Architect/Program Manager • 10+ yrs leading technical Security teams in IT Security service design or delivery • Bachelor’s degree (possibly Master’s) • Strong technical knowledge/understanding of IA, IT Security Design and Implementation, Security IT Architecture and Engineering and Security Advisory • Experience in Identity Management, Location Perimeter & Surveillance Security, Secure Commerce & In-transit …

Lynn: Cyber Command Stand-up a Milestone

Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III called the stand-up of U.S. Cyber Command a milestone in the ability of the United States to conduct operations in cyberspace. During the ceremony on Friday, Gen. Alexander received his fourth star, now that he has been confirmed as the head of CYBERCOM.

CYBERCOM is the latest in the growing…

DISA Wants Info on Host-Based Security

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a request for information (RFI) for a Host Based Security System (HBSS) Open Architecture Capability. “The goal of this RFI is to determine the feasibility of a future acquisition of an “Open Architecture” framework for host-based security solutions,” according to the announcement.

DISA is looking for an HBSS open architecture…

DARPA Wants to Circumvent Blocklists, Deep Packet Inspection

DARPA is looking to develop new technology to circumvent “techniques that suppress, localize, and/or corrupt information.” Called Safer Warfighter Communications (SAFER), the technology “will enable safe, resilient communications over the Internet, particularly in situations in which a third-party is attempting to discover the identity or location of the end users, or block the communication.”

Specifically, the…

String of Malware Assaults Facebook Users

Over the weekend, two different malware attacks struck Facebook users, using fake jokes and malware infected videos to assail victims.

Fake video links were posted to Facebook pages with titles like “distracting beach babes,” which appeared to come from the target’s list of friends. The post included a thumbnail picture of a woman wearing a bikini, according to Sophos researchers.

The picture links to a page that attempts to…

Harris to Support Air Force Cybersecurity

Last week, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) won a $12 million Enterprise Security Support (ESS) contract to provide cybersecurity to the command and control systems of Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC).

Under the contract, Harris will provide security support to 13 information technology systems. This support will include network penetration testing, system certification and accreditation, DoD Information…

India Expands Cyber Crime Capabilities

Cyber crime is a growing issue around the globe and many nations are standing up capabilities to minimize the damage to their domestic economies. Some cyber crime gangs are alleged to be netting millions of dollars each week from targets around the globe.

Bihar, in north-eastern India, has opened a cyber crime unit at the Kotwali police station in the…

Featured Job- Cyber Counterintelligence Analyst with BAE

This position represents a proposal or pipelining requisition for potential upcoming work. If you meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and we will consider you for this opportunity in the future. Analyst will provide strategic and operations planning in support of national strategies and plans such as the National Counterintelligence Plan, the National Counterintelligence Operating Plan, and Cyber Operations plans to…

GAO: Veteran Affairs Easy Cyber Target

Veterans Affairs has made little progress in securing its IT networks, according to a recently released report from the Government Accountability Office. Based on the GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual, the VA was sub-par in the five categories.

“VA has also consistently had weaknesses in major information security control areas,” according to the report. “Further,…

Harris Opens Cyber Integration Center

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) recently announced its decision to create the nation’s first cyber integration center, which will provide managed hosting services in a trusted environment for federal and commercial clients.

The new Harris Cyber Integration Center will be located on the outer cusp of the Washington Metropolitan area, according to Maj. Gen. Dale Meyerrose, vice president…