Joyce Corell: Supply Chain Risk Mgmt Requires Various Disciplines
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Joyce Corell: Supply Chain Risk Mgmt Requires Various Disciplines


Jeff Brody
Joyce Corell

Joyce Corell, assistant director for supply chain and cyber at the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, said that it’s “bureaucratically difficult” for agencies to comprehend proper supply chain risk management, FedTech reported Thursday.

Corell noted in an interview with the publication that a “variety of disciplines” need to come together to address functions under supply chain risk management including counterintelligence and security.

“People are only just beginning to recognize that there’s a lot of information you can get about risk if you purchase information from commercial data providers,” she said.

Agencies also need to consider intellectual property protection in technology development efforts and invest in tools to ensure that assets don’t leave critical locations, according to Corell.

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Lt. Gen. Joseph Martin Sworn In as Army Vice Chief of Staff
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Lt. Gen. Joseph Martin Sworn In as Army Vice Chief of Staff


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Joseph Martin

Lt. Gen. Joseph Martin, formerly director of U.S. Army staff, has taken oath as vice chief of staff at the service branch.

Martin will succeed Gen. James McConville, who is slated to assume his new role as the military service’s chief of staff, the Army said Friday.

Prior to his previous role, Martin served as a commander at the 1st Infantry Division and led the Army Operational Test Command. He also served as commanding general at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif.

“I have had no greater privilege than leading and serving with the great men and women of our United States Army, and am truly blessed to be able to continue being by their side as Vice Chief of Staff,” said Martin.

Martin completed his studies at the U.S. Military Academy in 1986 and is a recipient of various honors including the Distinguised Service Medal and the Army Commendation medal.

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Dr. Andrew Jenkins, Chief Data Scientist of Data 2 Insights for Maxar Technologies, Announced as Panelist for Potomac Officers Club’s 2019 Intel Summit on July 31st
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Dr. Andrew Jenkins, Chief Data Scientist of Data 2 Insights for Maxar Technologies, Announced as Panelist for Potomac Officers Club’s 2019 Intel Summit on July 31st


Jeff Brody

Dr. Andrew Jenkins, the chief data scientists of Data 2 Insights for Maxar Technologies, will be featured as an expert panelist during for Potomac Officers Club’s 6th Annual Intel Summit on July 31st. He will be joined by Linda Foster of Lockheed Martin and Alexander Miller of the U.S. Army. Don’t wait to register for tomorrow’s summit. Click here to register for the 2019 Intel Summit. 

During the 2019 Intel Summit, GovCon leaders from the public and private sector will discuss the top priorities and initiatives from intelligence agencies as the emergence of innovative technologies continues to change the landscape. During the summit, our speakers will address the impact technology is making on the intelligence community and how to stay ahead of the curve. 

Dr. Jenkins joined Maxar Technologies as the chief data scientist in October 2013. He has over 17 years of mission focused GEOINT experience with the Department of Defense and the intelligence community. Along with his team, Dr. Jenkins has been successfully applying deep learning algorithms to GEOINT and delivering automated results to analyst almost daily for three years. 

Dr. Jenkins oversees dozens of data scientists across multiple IC and DoD programs/projects applying deep learning techniques to various GEOINT imageries. Dr. Jenkins developed the original deep learning algorithm and application, which later evolved into the scalable DeepCore framework. He’s also has served in numerous military, civilian, and academic positions.

John Edwards of the CIA, Joshua Skule of the FBI and 2019 Wash100 Award recipients Vice Adm. Robert Sharp of the NGA and Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley of DIA will serve as keynote speakers for Potomac Officers Club’s 6th Annual Intel Summit on July 31st. 

Register for POC’s Intel Summit right here.

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Linda Foster, Director of Advanced Program Development Innovation for Mission Solutions & Space for Lockheed Martin, Announced as Panelist for Potomac Officers Club’s 2019 Intel Summit on July 31st
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Linda Foster, Director of Advanced Program Development Innovation for Mission Solutions & Space for Lockheed Martin, Announced as Panelist for Potomac Officers Club’s 2019 Intel Summit on July 31st


Jeff Brody

Linda Foster, director of Advanced Program Development Innovation for Mission Solutions & Space for Lockheed Martin, will be featured as an expert panelist during for Potomac Officers Club’s 6th Annual Intel Summit on July 31st. She will be joined by Dr. Andrew Jenkins of Maxar Technologies and Alexander Miller of the U.S. Army. 

Don’t wait to register for tomorrow’s summit. Click here to register for the 2019 Intel Summit. 

During the 2019 Intel Summit, GovCon leaders from the public and private sector will discuss the top priorities and initiatives from intelligence agencies as the emergence of innovative technologies continues to change the landscape. During the summit, our speakers will address the impact technology is making on the intelligence community and how to stay ahead of the curve. 

In her role with Lockheed Martin, Foster ensures the future growth of the Space Business through the development of technology strategies, engagement with the Science and Technology community and fostering cross-enterprise innovation. 

Foster has been working as a collaborative senior leader and innovation advocate with extensive experience successfully leading high performance teams to drive business growth in multiple sectors, including global security, aerospace and information technology for more than 20 years. She has a broad-based immersion in research, design, development, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. 

In addition, Foster is a board member of the Microsoft Innovation Outreach Program, The Conference Board Innovation Leadership Council, the Innovation Research Institute (IRI) Board and ‘Wired’ Emerging Technology Board. She’s also an active volunteer in the Bethesda community and advocates for STEM in public education. 

Foster worked in Naval Intelligence for the U.S. Navy as a veteran. She majored in Russian and International Studies with San Francisco State University and received her US Naval Commission from University of California Berkeley. Foster also went on to study at The National Cryptologic School, and Johns Hopkins University where she received her Master of Science in Information Systems. 

John Edwards of the CIA, Joshua Skule of the FBI and 2019 Wash100 Award recipients Vice Adm. Robert Sharp of the NGA and Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley of DIA will serve as keynote speakers for Potomac Officers Club’s 6th Annual Intel Summit on July 31st. 

Register for POC’s Intel Summit right here.

Navy Names New Salvage Ship After Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
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Navy Names New Salvage Ship After Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe


Jeff Brody

Richard Spencer, the secretary of the U.S. Navy and a 2019 Wash100 awardee, said the service is naming its newest towing, salvage and rescue ship in honor of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribe from Michigan.

The Navy said Friday the USNS Saginaw Ojibwe Anishinabek is one of six contracted vessels to be named after either Native Americans or Native American tribes and will be used to support the service branch’s submarine salvage operations.

The service noted that Ojibwe refers to the Chippewa people comprising the Saginaw, Black River and Swan Creek bands of native Americans. 

Gulf Island Shipyards secured a $64.8M contract in 2018 to design and manufacture the new vessel at its shipyard in Houma, Louisiana, through July 2021. 

The rescue ship will feature commercial towing offshore vessel designs and will replace the Military Sealift Command’s T-ATF 166 and T-ARS 50 class ships. 

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MDA, Israel Gov’t Demo Arrow-3 Missile
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MDA, Israel Gov’t Demo Arrow-3 Missile


Jeff Brody

The Missile Defense Agency partnered with the Israel Missile Defense Organization of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development to test an anti-ballistic missile in Alaska, DefenseNews reported Sunday.

The Arrow-3 platform intercepted missiles in high-altitude, hit-to-kill scenarios during the demonstration.

Built by Boeing in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries, Arrow-3 is a ballistic missile system designed to repel exo-atmospheric targets and defeat short and mid-range rockets. Israel previously tested the missile platform to validate its capacity to distinguish varying targets.

“This unique success in Alaska provides confidence in future Israeli capabilities to defeat the developing threats in the region,” said John Hill, director at MDA.

Hill added the U.S. government will assist Israel in the modernization of the latter’s missile defense technology.

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DARPA Looks at New Potential Partners for Satellite Repair Effort
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DARPA Looks at New Potential Partners for Satellite Repair Effort


Jeff Brody

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to move forward with its robot-driven satellite repair program with new industry partners, Space News reported Sunday.

DARPA is now evaluating new proposals following Maxar Technologies’ withdrawal from the Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites program earlier this year. The effort aims to deploy robots that would conduct satellite repairs in space.

Joe Parrish, RSGS program manager, told Space News there are multiple firms interested to participate in the project.

The agency held a meeting in May to seek out new proposals. The solicitation ran through July 23. DARPA may determine the program’s new contractor before the year ends, Parrish noted.

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Navy to Proceed With LCS Mission Module Developmental Tests
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Navy to Proceed With LCS Mission Module Developmental Tests


Jeff Brody

The U.S. Navy will commence developmental trials of littoral combat ship mission modules following structural, surface-to-surface test fires from an Independence-variant LCS.

The Navy said Thursday it test-fired surface-to-surface missile modules of an Independence-variant vessel June 11 at Point Mugu Sea Range. The test follows an earlier demonstration of these modules on a Freedom-variant LCS.

The modules use vertically-launched Longbow Hellfire missiles to attack small target boats, allowing for boosted range.

“This structural test firing marks the first critical step in demonstrating the SSMM capability on the LCS Independence variant,” said Capt. Godfrey Weekes, LCS mission modules program manager.

The structural test firing supports the ship’s preparation for live-fire exercises that will commence later this summer.

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HHS Implements Blockchain to Encrypt CDM Report Logs
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HHS Implements Blockchain to Encrypt CDM Report Logs


Jeff Brody

The Department of Health and Human Services is deploying blockchain technology to track and secure Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation reports mandated by the Department of Homeland Security, Nextgov reported Friday.

Oki Mek, chief technology officer within HHS’ acquisition division, told the publication that the department is rolling out the technology on an enterprise level and that encrypting log transactions through a blockchain ledger provides transparency while preventing the manipulation of data.

He noted that he aims to expand the effort to other systems including those used for financial purposes.

“My goal is to educate people that we have a lot of data and we need to make sense of it, and we also need to evolve with the big data paradigm shift,” he said.

GAO: Agencies Need to Bolster Information Security Efforts
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GAO: Agencies Need to Bolster Information Security Efforts


Jeff Brody

The Government Accountability Office has evaluated the information security programs of federal agencies and the Office of Management and Budget’s performance in supervising these efforts.

GAO said Friday it found that the majority of its study’s 16 sample agencies exhibited weaknesses in most areas of security control.

The accountability office evaluated 16 agencies in eight security aspects required for these programs by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014. These aspects are: periodic risk assessment, cost-effective policies and procedures, subordinate plans for security, security training, periodic testing of controls, remedial actions process, incident response and continuity of operations.

Of the sample, 13 agencies showed weak performance in incident response, remedial actions and security training.

Inspector generals also discovered the ineffectiveness of information security programs at 24 major agencies with chief financial officers, GAO noted.

The number of agencies OMB coordinated with for cybersecurity reviews has reduced from 24 to three over two fiscal years.

GAO recommends OMB’s director to submit yearly reports on the effectiveness of information security programs, boost coordination of cyber strategy meetings and work to ensure that inspector general reports align with FISMA requirements.

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