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Cal Biesecker
Articles By Cal
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ArmyArmy Issues Call For White Papers For Initial Cyber Challenge
The Army on Tuesday released a Request for White Papers (RWP) under its cyber challenge for physical hardware/networking models to evaluate the feasibility of a Deployable Defense Cyberspace Operations (DCO) […]
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BudgetNeffenger Confirmed To Head TSA; Senate Appropriators Boost Support For Screener Training
The Senate Monday evening overwhelmingly voted to confirm Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Peter Neffenger to be the next chief of the Transportation Security Administration while Senate appropriators last week […]
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Business/FinancialMuilenburg Named New Boeing Chief, McNerney To Remain Chairman
Boeing [BA] on Tuesday named its number two executive Dennis Muilenburg to be the company’s new CEO effective July 1, succeeding Jim McNerney who is retiring from Boeing next February […]
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ArmyArmy Acquisition Office Wants Prototype Defensive Cyber Infrastructure
The Army’s Office for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology is seeking information on physical hardware and networking models to evaluate the technical feasibility of a Deployable Defensive Cyberspace Operations Infrastructure (DDI), […]
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Homeland SecuritySenate Panel Hits Coast Guard For ‘Neglect’ On Lack Of UAS Acquisition
The Coast Guard’s small but expanding fleet of National Security Cutters (NSC) continues to operate without key unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which is a source of “neglect,” Senate appropriators say […]
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BudgetSenate Appropriators Approve $40.2 Billion DHS Bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted 26-4 to send a $40.2 billion net discretionary spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the full Senate for consideration. […]
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Business/FinancialCongressmen Say SEC Should Consider Tougher Cyber Disclosure Regulations For Firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should consider directing publicly traded companies to disclose how they adhere to best practices for securing their data networks and how those practices are […]
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Business/FinancialL-3 Introduces Checkpoint Bag Scanner That Automatically Detects Explosives
Using technology that is currently being applied to screen checked bags at airports and automatically detect the presence of explosives, L-3 Communications [LLL] on Wednesday introduced a compact version of […]
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Business/FinancialManTech Beefs Up Cyber Security Services With KCG Acquisition
ManTech International [MANT] on Tuesday said it has acquired Knowledge Consulting Group (KCG), a small firm focused on providing cyber security services to the public and private sectors, in a […]
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BudgetSenate Appropriations Panel Trims $1 Billion From DHS FY ’16 Request
A Senate panel on Tuesday approved a $40.2 billion net discretionary appropriations budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in FY ’16, $1.2 billion less than requested to meet […]