Lockheed Martin [LMT] has established the Center for Cyber Security Innovation as part of an evolution of its cyber security capabilities “centrally manage its enterprise practice for technology innovation, best practices and talent management.” The company said it plans to partner with universities and industry to foster innovation, leverage technologies, and create a pipeline for talent. Lockheed Martin has also fired former Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom as its vice president of Cyber Security Solutions in charge of leading overall cyber security strategy. Croom previously served as director of the Pentagon’s Defense Information Systems Agency and as commander of the Joint Task Force for Global Network Operations. The new cyber security center will be led by Lee Holcomb, who joined Lockheed Martin two years ago after serving as chief technology officer at the Department of Homeland Security. Holcomb will manage technology solution and talent development and help shape technology initiatives.
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