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Coming up this week -- STILL TIME TO REGISTER -- learn about #CMMC #cybersecurity compliance for DoD contractors & subcontractors, 4/18 at 2p: https://lnkd.in/edsTrBup

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Dave DiEugenio, PMP, CISM, ITIL on supporting a dispersed group of Marine Corps Recruiting recruiters - "Network availability, security and reliability is as important as electricity and heat." Our panel on simplifying software management with Richard Grabowski, Dave DiEugenio and John Schneider just wrapped at Adapt 2024! #AxoniusFederal #FederalCybersecurity #FederalIT #DefenseTech #Adapt2024 #AxoniusAdapt2024

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Be smart about where you travel

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CISA and Partners Release Guidance for Civil Society Organizations on Mitigating Cyber Threats with Limited Resources Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx #cmmc #cyber #cybersecurity @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #GovernmentContracts #InfoSec #CyberDefense #NationalSecurity #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #Startups #TechInnovation

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ARCTIC DEFENSE - Howard Altman - Allied Pact Aims To Close Yawning Icebreaker Gap With Adversaries - The U.S., Canada and Finland have a new plan to boost production of icebreakers critical in the increasingly important Arctic region. - In an ambitious effort to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the High North, the U.S., Canada and Finland have created a resource-pooling plan to help meet a projected demand for as many as 90 icebreakers among allied nations over the next decade. These vessels offer a critical capability in a region with increasing strategic significance. - “This is a strategic imperative,” a senior U.S. official told reporters on Wednesday. ”Polar icebreakers are exactly the kind of high-complexity, high-tech market segment in which America is well-positioned to thrive and lead, particularly with added expertise in technology. And this will help build out our industrial capacity but also provide benefits to our Allies, consistent with the message you’ve been hearing this week at the NATO Summit.” - Icebreakers provide a presence where other ships can’t go and help pave the way so they can. The growing need for them is spurred by melting ice coverage that opens up new lanes of shipping up north, adding additional competition for influence on the water and the potential natural resources lying below the surface. As a result, the Arctic region is increasingly becoming a potential flashpoint. It has seen significant investment in military resources, especially by Russia, which is massively expanding its aviation facilities at Nagurskoye Air Base, adjacent to its large Arctic Trefoil outpost. - as the ice packs melt the need for icebreakers will only increase. ICE Pact hopes to help the U.S. and its allies close the yawning advantage their adversaries have in the polar regions. - https://lnkd.in/ervpZR4Y

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DISA Expands Thunderdome Zero Trust Program Deployment; Brian Hermann, Quoted. ExecutiveGov discusses the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) expansion of the Thunderdome zero trust program. In 2023, the program was deployed to 15 sites and plans are underway to extend it to 60 more sites in 2024. The program involves four key components: 🔐 Customer security stacks 🔗 Software-defined wide area networking 📴 Secure access service edge capability, and 💯 Application security stacks. Brian Hermann, DISA's director of the cybersecurity and analytics directorate, emphasized the program's role in advancing zero trust architecture, which is crucial for organizational security. DISA has also finalized the contracting process to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s network security improvement efforts through Thunderdome. Versa Networks is at the forefront of enhancing cybersecurity with their pivotal role in DISA's Thunderdome project. Their cutting-edge solutions are setting new standards in securing our nation's digital infrastructure. For more details, you can read the full article here:-https://lnkd.in/dNvErjXS #DISA #Thunderdome #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #versanetworks #channelpartners

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ICYMI, yesterday we wrapped up the 2024 US Army Intelligence and Security Enterprise Industry Day with the help from our friends at AFCEA International. Among the highlights of the event: The >400 Industry teammates in attendance heard from the 48th G-2 of the Army, Lieutenant General Tony Hale, as he provided a threat update highlighting the challenges of operating in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. We also heard a big vision outlining his call to action - giving us a North Star to guide us toward clarity in the chaos. #Together we will tackle the challenges of horizontally integrating intelligence capabilities to ensure we stand ready to perform our 24/7 intel mission around the globe. And we will never forget that our profession exists for only one reason: to assist Commanders in making more decisions, faster ones, and better ones.

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Another big win for Shift5. BAH knows the value that Shift5's "full take" data capture and analysis brings for both cyber security and conditions based maintenance.

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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is expected to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I) Service Center (CG-68) Program Management Support contract in Q4. Valued between $20 million and $50 million, this contract offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, and advanced technology support. Key Information and Dates: - Estimated Solicitation Release Date: December 14, 2024 - Anticipated Award Date: Q4 FY2025 - Contract Value: $20 million to $50 million - Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price - Competition Type: 8(a) Set-Aside Scope of Work: The C5I Service Center is tasked with delivering technical solutions to support all operational missions and business processes within the Coast Guard. #businessdevelopment #coaching #coastguard #contractproposal #federal #govcon #government #ostglobal #ostglobalsoutions #procurement #uscg #uscoastguard #winmorebd

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The US DoD announced the CMMC 2.0 roll out is on track for the start of 2025 - are you ready? Last week at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Cyber Summit, DoD Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity and Senior Information Security Officer David McKeown congratulated the ‘tremendous perseverance’ of the architects enabling and enforcing the revised three-tiered incoming compliance program. If you're a contractor or subcontractor within the US DIB supply chain, affirmative compliance is required by Oct. 1st 2026. However, McKeown's announcement that the DoD is on track to officially start rolling out and including CMMC 2.0 in contract paperwork in the first quarter of 2025 calendar year, is an important reminder to prioritise action. Cocoon Data's KBOSS for Workspace is launching just in time to streamline your path to CMMC 2.0. Paired with Google's Assured Control Plus and when appropriately configured, the KBOSS Add-on secures assured workloads to meet CMMC 2.0 and ITAR requirements, setting a new standard for classified collaboration. It's time to get on track, be future-ready with KBOSS. #DoD #CMMC #Cybersecurity #KBOSS #DIB

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Securing our nation's defense is a shared responsibility. At Chameleon, we understand the importance of protecting classified information. "Exploitation of Business Activity" is how foreign entities use legitimate commercial relationships to access sensitive information, threatening defense programs. Why partner with us? Our expertise in advisory, cloud services, IT modernization, and network engineering ensures robust cybersecurity. Our proactive approach includes: Thoroughly vetting business partners Educating our employees on security Implementing stringent security protocols Prepare. Protect. Prosper. Choose Chameleon for IT security and defense. #CyberSecurity #NationalDefense #ITSecurity #TrustedPartner

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The DISA Next Strategy aims to simplify defense operations by consolidating command IT environments, which is a crucial step towards creating a unified DOD-wide warfighting information system. This strategic alignment with the 2022 National Defense Strategy will enhance decision-making for resource allocation, thereby optimizing network operations and securing the DOD Information Network.

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Col. Richard Leach's focus on how adversaries could potentially exploit artificial intelligence underscores a critical aspect of cybersecurity and defense strategy. While AI offers immense potential benefits, including enhanced operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities, it also poses significant challenges in terms of security and defense against cyber threats. Staying ahead of adversaries in leveraging AI for defensive purposes is crucial for safeguarding the DISA portion of the US Department of Defense Information Network. This proactive approach aligns directly with DISA's strategic imperative to operate and secure critical network infrastructure effectively.

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