Latest United States Department of Homeland Security Stories
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Stygar, a technology industry veteran and expert in border security technologies, has been named 2012 Government Contractor Chief Technology Officer Innovator of the Year. The award competition, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) and Washington Technology Magazine, recognizes CTOs for "critical contributions to achieving results for their customers and their leadership within their own companies."...
LONDON, November 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Former senior US intelligence official, Dr. John Gannon, has joined the Board of GLOBAL Integrated Security (GIS), the specialist US national security services arm of Global Strategies Group. Dr. Gannon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having served the US federal government at the highest level during a public service career spanning more than thirty years. In that time, he has held a number of senior positions...
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- eGlobalTech announced today that it was selected by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mission Support Bureau (MSB) to provide business process improvement and training services to MSB's offices and components. Under this contract, eGlobalTech will assess MSB's core business processes, provide training in business process mapping to FEMA subject matter experts, and perform quality reviews...
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide exercise design and control support services to the FEMA National Exercise Division (NED) to enrich the National Exercise Program (NEP). The single-award, cost-plus fixed-fee contract has a one-year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a total...
FARMINGTON, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Information Inc (GII) announces a limited time end of the year promotion on security market research reports from our premium publishing partner Homeland Security Research Corporation. Receive up to a 50% savings on 26 select reports covering the global market for homeland security, 5 of these reports are highlighted below. These discounts are exclusive to GII customers; a full list of discounted reports can be obtained by...
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As cyber threats continue to grow at an exponential rate, the need for identifying and educating cybersecurity professionals has taken center stage as part of a national strategy to secure our cyberspace. Cypherpath and ZanttZ have teamed up to offer an immersive, hands-on solution, called CyberFire(TM), which enables the rapid development and deployment of real world cyber training scenarios. CyberFire(TM) is the first comprehensive...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Sandy, the National Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NH-ISAC) has activated the National Healthcare and Public Health Cyber Response System, 24/7 emergency response protocols supporting all-hazards (physical/cyber) healthcare critical infrastructure protection, mitigation, response and recovery. Response resources are addressing situational awareness, information sharing, and incident...
Conference Call Set for Monday, November 5th WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Consortium for Cybersecurity Action (CCA), a newly-formed international consortium of government agencies and private organizations from around the world, will host a Conference Call to promote the most effective approaches to cybersecurity and support 11 key developments that are shaping events. The Conference Call is scheduled for Monday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m. EST. Dial-in...
LA MIRADA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has chosen IMPRES Technology Solutions, Inc. (IMPRES) as one of seven contract holders under the 8(a) socio-economic category of FirstSource II. This IDIQ/MAC will facilitate DHS' enormous requirement for a myriad of Information Technology (IT) commodity items, as well as continue their goal of efficiency and standardization. (Logo:...
The innovation: Improving the value and effectiveness of college cybersecurity education programs by developing a rigorous new academic standard for colleges seeking to be considered Centers of Academic Excellence capable of producing technically proficient cybersecurity talent, and enabling four colleges to prove they can meet that standard WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. National Security Agency Associate Directorate for Education and Training and...
