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Luci Holemans: FAA Shifts to Zero Trust, Evaluates Enterprise Cybersecurity Capabilities
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Luci Holemans: FAA Shifts to Zero Trust, Evaluates Enterprise Cybersecurity Capabilities

Luci Holemans, Air Traffic Organization cybersecurity group manager at the Federal Aviation Administration, said FAA is transitioning to a zero trust strategy that involves network monitoring and authentication and segmentation of resources and users to maintain safety and resiliency amid a rapidly evolving threat environment, Via Satellite reported Friday.

She noted that FAA is assessing several enterprise cyber capabilities to safeguard mission critical systems, including National Airspace System software security management, security enterprise asset management and managed enterprise security monitoring.

“Instead of having the different systems and programs take something that’s been developed and putting it into an operational environment, we’ve created an environment within the operational area that allows those systems and services to get those new pieces of software where it’s already been tested and checked for any kind of malware,” Holemans said of NAS software security management.

Holemans highlighted the need for cybersecurity requirements to be embedded early into the system; the importance of cyber collaboration between government, academia and industry; the need to accelerate acquisition processes to address cyberthreats; and FAA’s plans to ensure cybersecurity with unmanned aircraft systems.

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Chris Inglis Hosts Forum on Cybersecurity in Public Health Sector
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Chris Inglis Hosts Forum on Cybersecurity in Public Health Sector

National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, hosted a roundtable discussion on Wednesday with senior U.S. government officials, health care CEOs, and other executives to discuss the state of cybersecurity within the public health sector and health care industry.

Andrea Palm, deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, offered an update on HHS’ efforts to come up with an incident response plan specific to the sector, according to a readout of the forum published Thursday.

Nitin Natarajan, deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, provided information on CISA resources that could help leaders manage cybersecurity risks in health care and other critical infrastructure sectors.

Senior health care executives talked about the investments they have made to counter cyberthreats and shared their experiences in safeguarding their patients, systems and products from cyber vulnerabilities.

“We look forward to building on this discussion as we continue improving the cybersecurity of the healthcare sector through robust collaboration with our partners,” Inglis said in a tweet.

Officials from the White House National Security Council and executives representing organizations on the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group Executive Committee also participated in the event.

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OMB, GSA Announce $100M in TMF Funding for Customer Experience Projects; Clare Martorana Quoted
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OMB, GSA Announce $100M in TMF Funding for Customer Experience Projects; Clare Martorana Quoted

The General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget announced that $100 million of the Technology Modernization Fund will go to projects aimed at improving customer experiences.

The funding is part of the $1 billion allocated to TMF through the American Rescue Plan Act, the White House said Thursday.

“Federal service delivery has not kept pace with the needs and expectations of the public. The American people deserve a Government that puts people at the center of everything it does,” said Clare Martorana, federal chief information officer and chair of the TMF Board.

“With this funding, we will deploy secure technology that reduces costs for agencies, eliminates burdens for the Federal workforce and those it serves, and powers services that meet the public’s expectations,” added Martorana, a 2022 Wash100 Award winner.

The TMF Board will prioritize projects that are backed by customer data and research; address security gaps; enhance the public’s ability to manage and access government services; cut across systems and agencies; have technology systems and teams that can design, prototype and field digital services and tools based on human-centered design; and have measurable goals to ensure that investments address gaps in equity and accessibility.

Federal agencies delivering public-facing services, benefits, programs and information can apply for TMF funding for an expedited consideration by Aug. 1 or on a rolling basis by the end of September.

To date, TMF has made investments valued at nearly $400 million in 12 projects.

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T-Mobile, Oceus Align to Drive 5G Advanced Network Solutions to Federal Agencies; Jeff Harman Quoted
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T-Mobile, Oceus Align to Drive 5G Advanced Network Solutions to Federal Agencies; Jeff Harman Quoted

T-Mobile and Oceus announced on Tuesday that both companies have formed a strategic alliance to deliver key offerings across the federal government as well as provide new capabilities and cutting-edge use cases for the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense (DoD).

“T-Mobile has live 5G capacity that is unmatched, and this capacity allows our clients to securely access maximum 5G coverage. We’re excited to partner further to deliver new solutions that are needed today by the U.S. government,” Jeff Harman, president and CEO of Oceus stated.

As the DoD accelerates the adoption of transformative 5G and future generation wireless networking technologies to ensure its forces can operate effectively virtually anywhere, the alliance will focus on the products and services that leverage T-Mobile’s most reliable 5G network with the unique 5G product offerings from Oceus.

T-Mobile and Oceus are poised to deliver applications within the DoD for AR/VR, maintenance and logistics, training, and active operations  with the combination of T-Mobile’s leading 5G nationwide network and solution portfolio alongside Oceus’ extensive cellular experience with massive MIM, and software-defined network orchestration in deployable, enterprise, and cloud-based solutions.

“This is a game changer for DoD, and as an example, late last year Oceus and T-Mobile teamed up to provide a response to an urgent request for high-capacity emergency communications in support of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW),” said Callie Field, president of T-Mobile Business Group.

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Perspecta Enterprise Services Secures $563M DoD DC3 Task Order; Peraton I&S President Roger Mason Quoted
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Perspecta Enterprise Services Secures $563M DoD DC3 Task Order; Peraton I&S President Roger Mason Quoted

Perspecta Enterprise Services announced on Friday that the subsidiary of Peraton, has secured a potential five-year, $563 million task order from the Cyber Crime Center (DC3) with the Department of Defense (DoD).

Under the Technical, Analytical, and Business Operations Services (TABO) task order, Perspecta Enterprise Services will support essential DC3 missions by delivering digital forensics, multimedia forensics, technical solutions development, cyber analytics, and vulnerability sharing support for DoD and other national requirements.

“We are honored that DC3 has entrusted us to support its critical missions across a range of complex technical and operational domains. We look forward to providing our integrated capabilities across the cyber, defense and intelligence domains to help DC3 address an evolving and complex threat environment,” said Roger Mason, president of Peraton’s space and intelligence sector.

The task order was issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) under the Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).

As one of the federal government’s largest full-spectrum cyber contractors, Peraton delivers robust cyber solutions and services, enabling customers to secure their digital domain, including 24x7x365 protection of the nation’s most critical networks and data systems.

DC3 is a federal cyber center, DoD center of excellence, and is the operational focal point for the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Program.

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Air Force’s KC-46 Conducts First In-Air Refueling Training With CV-22
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Air Force’s KC-46 Conducts First In-Air Refueling Training With CV-22

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron located at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas has performed its first in-air refueling training with a CV-22 Osprey operated by Air Force Special Operations Command.

The Boeing-built aircraft refueled the CV-22 tiltrotor using a centerline drogue system during an exercise over Cannon AFB in early June, the U.S. Air Force said Thursday.

The KC-46 aircraft offers advanced refueling and communications capabilities and features a large fuel storage system that allows it to meet the CV-22’s refueling requirements even in contested environments.

“The CV-22 is specifically designed for long range missions, and when you add on top of that an aerial refueling capability you can extend that distance to the point where you’re only limited by how long the crew is able to fly,” said Maj. Anthony Belviso, CV-22 aircraft commander.

Maj. Benjamin Chase, KC-46 aircraft commander, said the in-air training will guide future refueling operations for the CV-22 Osprey and other aircraft.

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Precision Talent Solutions Recognized for Corporate Leadership By International Stability Operations Association; Jake Frazer Quoted
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Precision Talent Solutions Recognized for Corporate Leadership By International Stability Operations Association; Jake Frazer Quoted

Precision Talent Solutions announced on Tuesday that the company was recognized for its corporate leadership after receiving a VANGUARD AWARD from the International Stability Operations Association.

“We seek to help our clients in any environment and with whatever deadlines they face. Our success draws on members of the team spread across ten different countries. This award is a testament to their skills, hard work, and dedication,” said Jake Frazer, PTS Co-Founder, and President.

Precision Talent Solutions is a veteran-owned small business with a combined 400 years of experience and expertise in the government contracting (GovCon) sector. Founded in 2015, PTS focuses on the challenge of talent recruitment for CONUS and OCONUS government programs in 10 different countries across the globe.

Precision Talent Solutions prides itself on differentiating its business through its unrivalled experience in overseas contracting and our proprietary technology that can accelerate the recruitment and mobilization process by as much as 70 percent in our industry.

Precision Talent Solutions delivers global talent management for Government Services, Aid & Development, and Defense & Aerospace. For business inquiries, please contact Jake Frazer at jake@precisiontalentsolutions.com, follow us on LinkedIn, and check out our website.

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Defense Innovation Unit Seeks Commercial Tech to Support Army’s Unmanned Ground Vehicle Ops
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Defense Innovation Unit Seeks Commercial Tech to Support Army’s Unmanned Ground Vehicle Ops

The Department of Defense’s innovation arm is seeking industry proposals for a software package that would allow military unmanned ground vehicles to operate autonomously.

Potential vendors will work to create software with an open architecture to support sensor fusion and remote control of a UGV platform such as the U.S. Army’s planned Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light, according to a Defense Innovation Unit solicitation notice.

In addition to software development, vendors will conduct simulation tests and provide plans for applying the software to real-world environments.

DIU is specifically looking for domestic companies or development teams that previously worked on unmanned vehicle projects similar to the new requirement.

Proposers should demonstrate their abilities to develop end-to-end modular autonomy or individual autonomy modules with user feedback iteration, produce and sustain algorithms and ensure software process maturity.

The deadline for the submission of proposals is June 27. Interested vendors can view the procedures for the commercial solutions opening on DIU’s official website.

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CISA Calls for Public Input on TIC 3.0 Cloud Use Case
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CISA Calls for Public Input on TIC 3.0 Cloud Use Case

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is seeking public input on its recently posted Trusted Internet Connections 3.0 cloud use case.

The agency said Thursday TIC is meant to provide security for federal data, networks and boundaries and allow for agencies to have visibility into their traffic, including cloud communications.

Meanwhile, the cloud use case of the federal cybersecurity initiative details proper application of network and multi-boundary security in cloud environments. It focuses on deployments of  Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, Software-as-a-Service and Email-as-a-Service.

The release is the last of the Initial Common Trusted Internet Connections Use Cases highlighted in the Memorandum M-19-26 of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Senate Panel Clears $817B Defense Policy Bill for Fiscal 2023; Sen. Jack Reed Quoted
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Senate Panel Clears $817B Defense Policy Bill for Fiscal 2023; Sen. Jack Reed Quoted

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 23-3 Thursday to move the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act to the Senate floor for consideration.

The NDAA would authorize $817.3 billion in FY 2023 funding for the Department of Defense, reflecting a nearly $45 billion increase from President Joe Biden’s defense budget request of $773 billion for the coming fiscal year, the Senate panel said Thursday.

“The bill provides critical support for our allies and partners in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region and addresses other persistent threats around the globe,” said Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., chairman of SASC.

“It strengthens our offensive and defensive cyber capabilities and accelerates research and development of advanced technologies like hypersonics and artificial intelligence that will give our forces critical advantages,” Reed added.

According to a summary of the NDAA, the increase in the topline authorization seeks to advance the implementation of the National Defense Strategy and address the effects of inflation.

The measure would authorize $1 billion for the National Defense Stockpile to procure critical minerals, extend the Pacific Deterrence Initiative through FY 2023, authorize the full FY 2023 budget request for the European Deterrence Initiative and increase funding for the acquisition of combat aircraft, armored fighting vehicles, naval surface and undersea vessels, short-range fires, long-range fires and munitions.

The bill, which was named after Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., includes a 4.6 percent salary raise for U.S. troops and civilian workforce within DOD and directs the formation of a cross-functional team to integrate the department’s efforts to address national security concerns posed by China.

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