HAWC hypersonic missile chalks up two successful flights in a row

The US hypersonic weapons program has reached a major milestone, with a Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) hypersonic cruise missile developed by Raytheon Technologies and Northrop Grumman completing two successful flight tests in a row.Con… Continue reading HAWC hypersonic missile chalks up two successful flights in a row

Raytheon launches secure watch and data service for government and military employees

Raytheon Blackbird Technologies has released NexGenTrac, or NGT, Watch and NexGen Global SIM, a wearable device and global data service that provides situational awareness and secure communications. “For government, military and other organizations tha… Continue reading Raytheon launches secure watch and data service for government and military employees

Stryker-combat-vehicle-mounted laser weapon fends off mortar rounds

Using a 50-kW high-energy laser weapon, a US Army Stryker combat vehicle acquired, tracked, targeted, and defeated multiple 60-mm mortar rounds and other threats during four weeks of live-fire exercises at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.Co… Continue reading Stryker-combat-vehicle-mounted laser weapon fends off mortar rounds

An offensive mindset is crucial for effective cyber defense

As ransomware attacks continue to increase and cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, the federal government has implemented a more proactive approach when it comes to cybersecurity. As evidenced by its stated strategy to adopt a zero trust ar… Continue reading An offensive mindset is crucial for effective cyber defense

The Great Resignation meets the Great Exfiltration: How to securely offboard security personnel

“The Great Resignation” is a phenomenon that has greatly impacted how we work. As of August 2021, 65% of people in the United States were looking for a new job and 25% of them actually quit. With tens of millions of people shuffling around the workforc… Continue reading The Great Resignation meets the Great Exfiltration: How to securely offboard security personnel

Raytheon Technologies names Barbara Borgonovi as SVP of Corporate Strategy & Development

Barbara Borgonovi has been named Raytheon Technologies‘ senior vice president of Corporate Strategy & Development, effective April 1, 2022. Borgonovi will report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Hayes and serve as a member of t… Continue reading Raytheon Technologies names Barbara Borgonovi as SVP of Corporate Strategy & Development

OneSpan appoints Matthew Moynahan as President and CEO

OneSpan announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Matthew Moynahan as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 29, 2021. Mr. Moynahan most recently served as CEO at Forcepoint, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technolo… Continue reading OneSpan appoints Matthew Moynahan as President and CEO

DTEX Systems provides insider threat intelligence and investigation services with DTEX I3 research team

DTEX Systems launched DTEX Insider Intelligence and Investigations (DTEX I3), an expanded investigations and research division focused on delivering insider threat behavioral studies, intelligence packages and forensic investigations. DTEX I3 brings to… Continue reading DTEX Systems provides insider threat intelligence and investigation services with DTEX I3 research team

Analyzing and implementing a national zero trust architecture

This October, we once again find ourselves observing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While this effort traditionally targets consumers and businesses, the U.S. government has a unique interest in cyber awareness. The theme of the first week imp… Continue reading Analyzing and implementing a national zero trust architecture