Raytheon IIS Exec Lynn Dugle Joins INSA Board

Lynn Dugle, president of Raytheon’s Intelligence and Information Systems, has joined the board of directors at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance.

“INSA has been at the forefront of the national Intelligence Community advancing key concepts for security practitioners and academics as they seek to prevent attacks that strike…

Wounded Warrior Project Provides Vets with Cybersecurity Skills

Raytheon Company and Cisco have announced a joint effort to expand the Wounded Warrior Project’s education initiatives and support the development of a new cybersecurity training program.

The initiative will include the expansion of ongoing IT training programs with added focus on creating new cybersecurity training…

Raytheon Acquires Trusted Computer Solutions

Raytheon Company has bought Trusted Computer Solutions, making the purchase the seventh cybersecurity acquisition for the company since 2007.

TCS is known for its work in cross-domain and cybersecurity software that works across multiple domains, allowing confidential sharing for customers. The company will be renamed Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions…

Raytheon Ups Game to Fight Cyber Threats with New Acquisition

Raytheon has acquired Technology Associates, Inc., a company that provides full life-cycle computer engineering to mission-critical programs in the Intelligence Community.

The new company, named Raytheon Technology Associates, will be integrated with Raytheon’s Information Security Solutions product line within the Intelligence and Information Systems business.

“Now more than ever, our…

NGA Awards $30 Million Extension to Raytheon

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has announced a one-year extension worth $30 million to Raytheon for its Information Assurance Services contract.

Raytheon began the contract in 2005, providing assistance on areas involving cybersecurity with a staff of more than 100.

Raytheon’s team of professionals focuses on several important areas, including vulnerability assessments, intrusion detection and public…

Raytheon Launches New Cybersecurity Product

Defense contractor Raytheon has released a new product aimed at diminishing cyber threats by monitoring employee social-networking activity and other actions.

Called SureView 6.5, the program supports organizations’ efforts to mitigate cybersecurity risks by proactively auditing end-user behavior on computer endpoints for policy violations and high-risk activity.

“Our customers face a…

Cyber Experts: Espionage, APTs, Malware among Most Dangerous Cyber Threats

Although cybersecurity experts have their separate ideas on what the most pressing Internet security concern is, they generally agree on one thing: The threat landscape is evolving into more attacks of increasing sophistication.

Here, 10 industry insiders offer their insight into what they believe are the most dangerous cyber threats, ranging from social engineering to cyber espionage.

How to Become a Cyber Warrior: Thoughts from MITRE, Raytheon Officials

With the rising need for cybersecurity comes the increasing need for cyber professionals to protect the nation’s smart grid from adversaries.

But how to become one? There are several options, from traditional four-year degrees to shorter programs.

“We are all increasingly vulnerable,” said Gary Cluff, manager of corporate recruiting for MITRE Corporation. He added that the government…

Steve Hawkins: The Cyber Threat Needs to be Addressed in a Matter of Milliseconds or Less

Steve Hawkins currently serves as vice president of Information Security Solutions at Raytheon, a position he took after spending his career at the company covering areas ranging from airborne radar systems and signals intelligence to commercial imagery and his current field of cybersecurity. Here, he talks about challenges in the cyber realm, the dangers of…

Government Contractors: Defenders of Our Networks

Despite the issues of in-sourcing and Secretary of Defense Gate’s cuts to military hardware programs, government contractors are seeking to diversify their offerings by moving into the cyber security realm. The US government is presently ill-equipped to handle the range of cyber attacks against US systems and networks and the private sector is stepping in to lend a…