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DHS Warns of Potential Attacks by Anonymous, LulzSec
Published on 4 Aug, 2011 at 11:02 in Cyber | Viewed 90 times | No Comments
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
Published on 3 Aug, 2011 at 9:59 in Cyber | Viewed 81 times | No Comments
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…
Anonymous Strikes Again, Hacks ManTech
Published on 1 Aug, 2011 at 10:52 in Cyber | Viewed 89 times | No Comments
The online hactivist group “Anonymous” gained access to yet another government security contractor’s server and released approximately 400 megabytes of sensitive, internal documents.
The servers at ManTech International, a company that provides cybersecurity services to the U.S. government, were breached by the group on Friday and announced on the group’s Twitter account.
“ManTech has been owned,” Anonymous tweeted. “Release within 24h.”
Included in that batch of stolen information are mail…
ManTech Awarded Contract with DOJ
Published on 29 Mar, 2011 at 10:13 in Industry News | Viewed 108 times | 1 Comment
ManTech International Corporation has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract with the Justice Department.
The six-year contract will provide a number of security and IT components with the goal of supporting DOJ in combating cyber threats and staying current with the latest in IT technology.
The Information Support Services Technology contract specifically provides DOJ with…
UMUC Hosts Black-tie Cyber Gala to Highlight New Program, Next-gen Cyber Warriors
Published on 23 Mar, 2011 at 15:32 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 327 times | No Comments
Cyber enthusiasts should dust off their black ties for the University of Maryland University College’s gala event An Evening in Cyberspace, which promises to bring together government and private-sector leaders with cyber scholars and researchers.
The black-tie event will toast the the university’s new cybersecurity programs and provide opportunities to fund scholarships for students entering these…
FBI Awards ManTech Cybersecurity Contract
Published on 20 Jan, 2011 at 16:35 in Industry News | Viewed 231 times | No Comments
ManTech scooped up another hefty contract today.
The federal government awarded the Fairfax, Va., IT security firm a five year, $9.2 million contract to provide cybersecurity for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Under the contract, ManTech will supply the FBI with security policies, procedures, training and planning, and manage security for FBI communications.
The award follows previous contracts…
GTEC, Other GovCon Leaders to Partake in DC Tech Summit
Published on 30 Dec, 2010 at 6:19 in Industry News | Viewed 130 times | 1 Comment
Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc., a provider of mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government, has announced it will participate in the 10th Annual Raymond James Government Services & Technology Summit.
Held Jan. 6, 2011, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington,…
ManTech to Buy C4ISR Provider MTCSC Inc for $75 Million
Published on 22 Nov, 2010 at 9:44 in Industry News | Viewed 63 times | No Comments
ManTech International Corporation announced today it has a deal in place to acquire MTCSC Inc., a provider of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems integration, cybersecurity and network engineering solutions to U.S. government customers.
The transaction, which is worth $75 million, is expected to be completed by the end of the…
ManTech Inks Largest-Ever FBI Deal to Provide IT/Cybersecurity Services
Published on 3 Nov, 2010 at 9:53 in Industry News | Viewed 249 times | No Comments
ManTech International Corporation has won one of the prime contracts with the FBI to provide IT services to the bureau and other Department of Justice agencies.
The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, which has one base year and seven option years, has a potential value of $30 billion for all awardees. The…
ManTech Wraps Up QinetiQ’s S&IS Business Acquisition
Published on 13 Oct, 2010 at 10:52 in Industry News | Viewed 121 times | 1 Comment
ManTech International Corporation has completed the acquisition of QinetiQ North America’s Security and Intelligence Solutions business for $60 million.
S&IS provides integrated security solutions to the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. The division will be integrated within ManTech’s Mission, Cyber and Technology Solutions group, led by L. William Varner.
“The addition…
