NIST releases finalized guidelines on protecting AI from attacks
BlackJack3D/Getty Images By Alexandra Kelley,Staff Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW By Alexandra Kelley | March 25, 2025 04:59 PM ET The final guidance for defending against adversarial machine learning offers specific solutions for different attacks, but warns current mitigation is still developing. NIST Cyber Defense The final version of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s guide to […]
Phishing campaign seeks to siphon Ukraine war intelligence from defense contractors
Gwengoat/Getty Images By David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW By David DiMolfetta | March 25, 2025 09:00 AM ET Nearly 880 spoofed domains of worldwide IT, defense and aerospace firms were identified between December and March, DomainTools Investigations says. Phishing Cyber Threats International Defense A large-scale phishing campaign has been targeting defense, aerospace and IT companies that […]
Buckle up: The acquisition ride is only going to get bumpier
amgun/Getty Images By Stan Soloway,President/CEO, Celero Strategies, LLC By Stan Soloway | March 25, 2025 07:00 AM ET The zone is being flooded and we’re only two months in. “Flood the zone” is the mantra under which the Trump Administration took office. And flood the zone they have. Federal contractors and the acquisition system more […]
Pentagon’s use of commercial telecoms draw scrutiny after Chinese breaches
U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum By Bradley Peniston,Executive Editor By Bradley Peniston | March 25, 2025 08:00 AM ET DOD inspector general plans three-pronged inquest at senators’ urging. Communications The Pentagon’s inspector general is launching a three-pronged investigation into the department’s “failure to secure its unclassified telephone communications from […]
DMI CTO Gary Wang Breaks Down Why AI Is Both Enabler & Threat
Gary Wang has led a storied and accomplished government contracting career. He began his IT journey at the start of the new millennium and logged nearly a decade at Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Solutions business unit. At Lockheed, he began as chief engineer, evolved into senior program manager and eventually became director of […]
DOD Launches Market Research for IT, AI Programmatic Support Requirement
Photo by vs148 / Shutterstock.com The Acquisition Directorate within Washington Headquarters Services, a Department of Defense Field Activity, has started conducting market research to identify 8(a) small businesses that have the capability to provide IT, artificial intelligence and machine learning programmatic support services for DOD. According to a sources sought notice published Thursday, WHS will […]
Joe Boeckx Named Cherokee Federal Chief Growth Officer
Joe Boeckx / QinetiQ US Cherokee Federal has appointed Joe Boeckx, a seasoned defense and intelligence industry executive, as chief growth officer to help advance the company’s strategic growth plans and support federal market expansion efforts. “Joe’s extensive experience and our shared commitment to a customer-first approach will be invaluable as we continue driving strategic […]
SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley Accepts Second Wash100 Award
Toni Townes-Whitley Home News SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley Accepts Second Wash100 Award SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley has received the 2025 Wash100 Award. Townes-Whitley received a visit from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson, who personally congratulated her on her win. This marks the SAIC CEO’s second consecutive Wash100 win. “Under Toni’s leadership, the company is not […]
Amanda Eamich Elevated to VP of Growth at ICF
Amanda Eamich Amanda Eamich, a seasoned digital leader, announced on LinkedIn Monday that she has been promoted to vice president of growth at ICF. The executive brings extensive experience in growth and marketing strategies, customer relations and civil service to her new role. Career Background Eamich joined ICF in 2022 as senior director of business development. She […]
Lockheed Books $238M Navy Contract for F-35 Production Support
Logo / lockheedmartin.com Home Contract Awards Lockheed Books $238M Navy Contract for F-35 Production Support Lockheed Martin Aeronautics landed a potential $238 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for the purchase of long lead materials, parts, components and related support services for F-35 aircraft production. Contract Scope The Department of Defense said Monday the […]