IPv6 — Are We There Yet? Yes, Some Say

In a Sept. 28, 2010 memo, federal CIO Vivek Kundra laid out specific steps for agencies to expedite the operational deployment and use of IPv6 — the so-called Next Generation Net, which is an updated infrastructure of the current system, IPv4.

Designed to provide new services and capabilities, the new protocol would extend the…

Federal Government Mandates Transition to IPv6

With the new, available IPv4 addresses set to run out in the forthcoming weeks, federal agencies are working hard to meet the deadlines set by U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra.

At the same time, agencies are grappling with how to protect networks and information from existing and future IPv6 cyber threats.

“There…

David Helms Selected to Lead Cyber Engineering at Command Information

Command Information has announced the selection of David Helms as vice president for cybersecurity engineering. Helms will be responsible for government projects and the delivery of a strategic product development road map.

“On July 1st the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will be updated to require all federal agencies to purchase computer hardware, and in some cases software,…

Command Information Appoints New Head of Cyber

Command Information announced that Lisa Donnan will be the new Executive Vice President for Cyber Security Solutions. She will be the lead in ensuring that Command Information brings top quality cyber solutions to the public sector.

The CEO of Command Information, Al Rogers, said “We are thrilled to have Lisa lead our team. The combination of her industry expertise and proven leadership delivering tangible results made her a…