The Army’s 100-day investigation of risks tied to artificial intelligence implementation is coming to a close, and now, the service branch is exploring what the findings mean for the next phase of its AI journey. Dan Andrew, software systems architect with the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Data, Engineering and...
By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond Recently, we shed light on the intricacies of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 third-party assessments and their role in strengthening the cybersecurity framework for Department of Defense contractors. However, achieving initial compliance is just the beginning. The real challenge ...
Last month, the Department of Homeland Security published a far-reaching strategy setting a direction for future research and development investments. The Innovation, Research and Development Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2030 identifies eight strategic priority research areas, or SPRAs, for DHS to focus on as it realigns its technologic...
Judi Dotson, president of Booz Allen Hamilton’s global defense sector, recently accepted her 2024 Wash100 Award during a meeting with Executive Mosaic CEO and Wash100 Founder Jim Garrettson. Wash100 annually recognizes the highest echelon of leaders in the government contracting space. Recipients of the Wash100 Award are recognized for both the...
Merlin Labs has agreed to acquire EpiSys Science, a provider of tactical artificial intelligence software, in a move to expand the autonomous flight technology developer’s multidomain autonomy offerings for the defense market. EpiSci offers its Tactical AI platform for various Department of Defense initiatives including the AFWERX Autonomy Pri...
The U.S. Army is currently undergoing a sweeping modernization effort to upgrade its reservoir of capabilities. While technology itself is a key piece of this movement, so are acquisition and production, and the service branch is exploring ways to transform acquisition processes. According to Young Bang, principal deputy assistant secretary of the ...
Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has agreed to acquire London-based Garrison Technology in a transaction that expands its portfolio of cybersecurity platforms designed to help government and enterprise customers protect their digital infrastructure. Herndon, Virginia-based Everfox said Wednesday it expects the acquisition to close in the summer...
Zero trust – a security strategy based on the continuous authentication of all users within and outside an organization’s network – has gained momentum within the federal government in recent years, but making this vision a reality is not without its challenges. According to expert panelists, who shared their thoughts during the Potomac Office...
Artificial intelligence is unlocking new opportunities for federal agencies and government contractors. But what does an AI-powered future look like? Jim Gwiazda, vice president of public sector at Equinix, sat down recently with Executive Mosaic to answer this question. Gwiazda joined Equinix at the end of 2022 from MetTel. His career als...
The Intelligence Community is laser-focused on artificial intelligence. Its work in the AI space is guided by both the benefits it offers the U.S. government and threats presented by adversary use of these technologies. At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Intel Summit on September 19, IC leaders and private sector experts will convene to shar...
