Booz Allen Launches Network for Cyber Training, Expertise

Booz Allen Hamilton launched a cyber solutions network Tuesday in order to train and deliver cyber expertise to government and commercial clients no matter their location, according to a company announcement.

The network “will provide deeper and broader cyber capabilities and services to our clients on their terms – when they need it and where they need it,”…

Booz Allen Study Finds US Environment Fosters Cyber Power

The U.S. and U.K. are leading the ranks for their ability to withstand cyber attacks, Booz Allen Hamilton reported Friday.

Booz Allen sponsored a study developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which assessed 19 of the world’s leading economies. The company reported the U.S., U.K., Australia, Germany and Canada are “leading the way into the digital…

Federal Spending Moves to Cybersecurity, Contractors Follow

It has become evident of recent that agencies are beginning to refocus much of their spending toward cybersecurity related activity.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, for example, plans to increase cybersecurity research spending by 50 percent over the next five years, according to an ExecutiveGov…

Booz Allen Draws Out Cybersecurity Trends with Financial Organizations in Mind

Booz Allen Hamilton recently released what it found to be the top ten trends in cybersecurity, particularly for those in financial services.

With senior executives standing as the moving targets of cyber threats and mobile device security making the list, the firm suggests that these threats have effects that can permeate all parts of a financial services organization. 

“These trends…

DHS Warns of Potential Attacks by Anonymous, LulzSec

In light of recent cyber attacks against government agencies and affiliations, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement warning organizations to keep alert for potential cyber attacks from hacktivist groups Anonymous and LulzSec.

The bulletin, which was released by DHS’ National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, aims to provide accurate situational awareness for federal organizations’ leaders…

Majority of Americans Aware of Cyber Threats to National Security

According to a recent poll, more than half of Americans believe the United States should authorize cyber attacks against other countries when necessary.

60 Minutes and Vanity Fair questioned 1,045 Americans for their August poll and found not only was the majority aware of the current extent of cyber warfare, but it also…

Booz Allen Wins Spot on $12B Veterans Affairs IDIQ

Booz Allen Hamilton has been named a prime contractor on the Veterans Affairs Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology contract to support the VA’s modernization and transformation efforts.

The firm is one of 14 contractors on $12 billion indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity award. The contract has a five-year period of performance…

CNAS Releases Report to Aid Policymakers Approach Cyber Insecurity

To help U.S. policymakers address the increasing problem of cyber insecurity, the Center for a New American Security has released a two-volume report that features insight by industry experts on cybersecurity strategy, policy and technology.

Titled “America’s Cyber Future: Security and Prosperity in the Information Age,” the report was written…

Buy, Buy, Buy: Analyst Recommends Top Cyber Stocks

With a booming market for developing capabilities that protect the U.S. networks and systems, government contractors are ramping up their efforts to get in on the action and make some cool cash from the emerging cyber threats.

Guest blogging on CNBC.com, EarlyBird Capital analyst Alex Hamilton identified 17 companies that stand to gain the most from the growing…

Cyberwarfare: Disappointment or Opportunity?

Forbes pulled the rug out from under cyber contractors this week with an op-ed speculating cyberwarfare will prove to be a financial disappointment. The article makes some convincing points, but many contractors are banking on author Loren Thompson of Lexington Institute on being wrong.

The crux of the problem seems to be …