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    John Launchbury Returns to Galois as Chief Scientist

    John Launchbury, formerly director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency‘s information innovation office, has rejoined technology research and development company Galois as chief scientist. Galois said Thursday Launchbury will work with government and industry stakeholders in efforts to craft a road map to address security challenges related to cyber-physical systems. He will also lead the company’s partnership […] More

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    Jimmy Pappas Joins Grant Thornton as Forensic Advisory Services Partner

    Jimmy Pappas, formerly a managing director of professional services company PwC, has been named a partner at Grant Thornton‘s forensic advisory services business. Grant Thornton said Friday the more than 20-year forensic and audit accounting veteran will be responsible for helping expand the firm’s forensic accounting, civil litigation, corporate governance and internal investigation service offerings in […] More

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    Textron Systems CEO Lisa Atherton Joins Boulder Crest Board

    Textron Systems President and CEO Lisa Atherton has joined the board of directors at Bluemont, Virginia-based nonprofit organization Boulder Crest. Atherton will work with Board Chairman Ken Falke, Vice Chairman Fred Malek, Executive Director Dusty Baxley and 15 other directors, Boulder Crest said Monday. The nonprofit provides support to military veterans who are dealing with post-traumatic […] More

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    Dave DeWalt, David Petraeus Named to Optiv Board; Dan Burns Comments

    Denver, Colorado-based cybersecurity platforms provider Optiv Security has named Dave DeWalt, formerly CEO of FireEye, and David Petraeus, a retired U.S. Army general, to its board of directors. DeWalt, a 25-year technology industry veteran, will also serve as vice chairman of the board at Optiv, the company said Thursday. DeWalt previously served as president and […] More

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    Robert Work Named CNAS Senior Fellow for Defense, National Security

    Robert Work, former deputy secretary of the Defense Department, has returned to the Center for a New American Security as distinguished senior fellow for defense and national security. CNAS said Wednesday Work will support research initiatives, advise future national security leaders and contribute to discussions on the modern threat landscape and the future force. He led […] More

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    CTC CEO Ed Sheehan to Speak at Idaho Nuclear Summit

    Ed Sheehan, president and CEO of Concurrent Technologies Corp., is among the featured speakers who will present during the two-day Nuclear Energy Leadership Summit and Showcase that will kick off Oct. 3 at the Shiloh Inn Convention Center in Idaho. Sheehan will talk about CTC’s Richland Township, Pennsylvania-based Center for Advanced Nuclear Manufacturing the company opened […] More

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    IBM Helps Train UK Military Vets on Cybersecurity

    IBM has collaborated with the Corsham Institute and SaluteMyJob to facilitate a week-long cybersecurity course designed for transitioning and former U.K. military personnel. The free course is part of IBM’s Veterans Employment Accelerator program that offers veterans cybersecurity software training, certification and job opportunities, the company said Wednesday. “With the right training and investment, hiring veterans can help with the […] More

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    AEOP Opens Applications for Army-Sponsored STEM Student Competition

    The Army Educational Outreach Program has kicked off registration for the military branch’s 16th annual eCYBERMISSION competition for students in grade six through nine. AEOP said Thursday the online competition, administered by the National Science Teachers Association, seeks to expand students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Student teams have an opportunity to compete on the state, regional […] More

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    Altamira Receives NCMA Award for Support on Contract Personnel’s Certification

    Altamira has received a a Certification Support Award from the National Contract Management Association in recognition of the company’s efforts to support its employees in acquiring NCMA certifications. NCMA presented the award in Chicago during the World Congress 2017, the company announced Tuesday. “Our commitment to supporting the educational advancement of procurement and acquisition professionals extends beyond our own […] More

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    Symantec to Host Higher Education Cyber Competition in October

    Symantec will hold a two-day cyber competition for information technology and security personnel in the higher education sector as part of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, Educause Review reported Aug. 28. The Higher Ed Cyber Security Challenge will kick off on Oct. 19 and aims to help IT staff hone their skills and […] More

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    Raytheon Exec Stephen Doran Named CEO of UK Compound Semiconductor R&D Center

    Stephen Doran, director of operations and transformation at Raytheon‘s U.K. arm, has been appointed as CEO of Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult — a research and development facility backed by the U.K. government. CSA Catapult said Thursday Doran will lead the organization’s efforts to help U.K. businesses exploit emerging compound semiconductor technologies. “[Doran’s] experience will help the […] More

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    Cubic Gets MS&T Magazine Red ‘Best Programs’ Ribbon Award for Game-Based Training Tool; Dave Buss Comments

    A Cubic division has received the Military Simulation & Training magazine’s Red ‘Best Programs’ Ribbon award for the third consecutive year in recognition of the company’s platform that seeks to transform the military training community. The magazine awarded the ribbon to Cubic Global Defense for the Immersive Virtual Shipboard Environment the company designed for the […] More