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Cal Biesecker
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CongressMcCaul Introduces Bill To Help DHS Protect Federal Civilian Networks
Following the introduction of two similar bills in the Senate in July, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on Thursday introduced legislation to give the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority for […]
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Business/FinancialL-3’s Earnings Fall On Further Charges; Strategic Review Underway Of National Security Segment
L-3 Communications [LLL] on Thursday reported lower earnings and sales in its second quarter as continued difficulties with head-of-state aircraft modification projects dented the bottom line and the company also […]
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CongressIn First Hearing As TSA Chief, Neffenger Offers Technology Ideas For Future Checkpoints
Future security checkpoints could include biometric-enabled mechanisms for travelers as well as integrated technology solutions for screening people, Peter Neffenger, the new administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), said […]
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Business/FinancialTax Credit Fuels Earnings Increase At Northrop Grumman As Sales Dip
Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Wednesday posted a solid increase in net income due to a tax benefit, although sales declined slightly. Net income increased 4 percent to $531 million, $2.74 […]
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Business/FinancialGeneral Dynamics Maintains Momentum With Strong Second Quarter Results
Just as it did in the opening quarter, General Dynamics [GD] on Wednesday posted strong second quarter results with a double-digit rise in net income, leading the company to increase […]
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CongressHouse Committee Mulls Amending SAFETY Act To Include Cyber Security Technologies
The House Homeland Security Committee plans to consider legislation that passed the House in the last Congress to include liability protections for cyber security technologies through a program managed by […]
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CongressJohnson, Carper Introduce Bill To Strengthen Federal Cyber Defenses
The chairman and ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Monday evening introduced legislation aimed a bolstering the cyber defenses of federal civilian agencies by […]
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Business/FinancialTextron Profits Rise On Gains In Aviation Business, Lower Expenses
Textron [TXT] on Tuesday posted higher net income in its second quarter due to strong results in its airplane making segment and lower interest and corporate expenses although sales dipped […]
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IARPA Issues BAA for Cyber Attack Forecasting Program The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Cyber-attack Automated Unconventional Environment (CAUSE) program, […]