PSC Addresses Chinese Supply Chain Rule in NDAA; David Berteau Quoted

The Professional Services Council (PSC) has addressed the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council to provide clarification on the Interim Final Rule, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.  “PSC strongly supports the intent of the legislation and the Interim Final Rule to reduce risks and provide greater security in government […]

Hon. Ellen Lord: Military Needs to Modernize Nuclear Deterrence

Hon. Ellen Lord, who serves as undersecretary of defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD) A&S) and four-time Wash100 Award recipient, said the state of U.S. nuclear deterrence requires immediate action to avoid negative consequences, DoD News reported Thursday. Lord emphasized the Department of Defense's (DoD) need to modernize its nuclear deterrence, the demonstration of U.S. […]

CyberSheath Services Leverage Microsoft Offerings to Launch CMMC Managed Services for Defense Contractors

CyberSheath Services International has launched its Managed Services for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to ensure compliance with the new cybersecurity standards for commercial contractors for the federal government. The company will leverage  Microsoft-focused technology stack to support CMMC policy changes and new implementation requirements. The company will integrate Azure Government Blueprints, Microsoft 365 […]

Gen. Paul Nakasone on Influence Operations; VADM Robert Sharp Quoted

Gen. Paul Nakasone, director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, said information warfare in the form of influence operations will be the next major disrupter facing the intelligence community, Federal News Network reported Thursday. “We’ve seen it now in our democratic processes. I think we’re going to see it in our diplomatic […]