Monday, May 13, 2013
The new show "Intelligence" features a member of the U.S. Cyber Command with a special microchip in his brain.
They've done shows based on police departments, crime scene investigation units, the FBI and Navy detectives. Now television producers are using U.S. Cyber Command as inspiration. The network CBS announced that it will have a new show this fall, Intelligence, based on a worker at the agency with unique powers. According to USA Today, actor Josh Holloway will play a man who has "a microchip in his brain that lets him access the electromagnetic spectrum." The show will also star Marg Helgenberger of CSI fame. This is, of course, a fictional show. But Holloway is expected to be a big draw due to his performance as James "Sawyer" Ford in the hit show Lost. There is no evidence that the show will actually be filmed at the new agency at Fort …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Capital reports that KEYW will reach $500 million in revenue by 2015, despite federal budget cuts.
Despite the call for deep federal spending cuts, a Hanover cybersecurity firm is projecting that it will double its revenue in the next few years, according to a report in The Capital. The report says that KEYW will continue to see revenue growth despite cuts to federal spending, because it expects to get an increasing share of its revenue from commercial businesses instead of the government. KEYW is in the business of protecting data systems from cyber threats. Its latest product offering, according to The Capital, is Project G, which includes software that can automatically find and neutralize cyber threats. Read more about KEYW and its revenue projections in The Capital.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Gen. Keith Alexander expresses concern about sequestration and urges for more information sharing between the public and private sector.
One of the big questions at Fort Meade recently has been how the U.S. Cyber Command can deal with across-the-board cuts to defense spending, while also facing an increased threat of cyber attacks. Gen. Keith Alexander, who heads the agency along with the National Security Agency, testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday regarding the 2014 Defense Appropriations Act. Alexander told lawmakers that uncertainty over budget cuts has made planning difficult, and that he'd like to see the government and private sector share more information regarding cyber threats. "How do you see an attack in cyberspace?" Alexander asked. "Today, seeing that attack is almost impossible for the Defense Department. Specifically, an attack on Wall Street would not be …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
President Obama outlined several proposals and initiatives that could have an impact in the Odenton and Severn area.
President Obama covered a lot of ground in Tuesday night's State of the Union address, touching on issues ranging from gun control to immigration, and from cyberdefense to education. Most of what he said has relevance to everyone, but there were a few things that may be of particular interest to those living around Odenton and Severn. Specifically, proposals dealing with defense and infrastructure programs that might resonate with people in the Odenton and Severn area. Here's a look at a few of the items with local relevance. Fix-it-First Program - Obama proposed a special program to focus on the country's most urgent infrastructure repairs, such as the 70,000 bridges which he says are structurally deficient. Around here, there is much …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
There are thousands of new jobs coming to cyber commands at Fort Meade. Anecdotally, it seems that they pay pretty well.
I reported last week that U.S. Cyber Command is planning a major hiring push as it expands its role as an agency under the Department of Defense. One estimate from the Washington Post said the agency could grow from 900 to 4,900 workers. What kinds of jobs are these? Well, it's hard to say at this point but we can assume many of them will be positions for talented and smart people with a very specific set of skills. Disabling an enemy computer system remotely from halfway around the world is not something left to amateurs. I've heard the term "family-supporting" jobs thrown around, and while that doesn't refer to a specific pay range, it can indicate a job of somewhere near $100,000. (We know families that can get by comfortably on less…
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Washington Post reports that the Pentagon has approved a massive expansion of the new agency at Fort Meade.
U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade will expand from about 900 workers to 4,900 over the next several years, after the Pentagon approved a major expansion, the Washington Post reported. The agency, which was installed at Fort Meade in 2010, is expected to transform into a largely defensive force into one that will also carry out strategic cyber attacks, according to the report. "The move, requested by the head of the Defense Department’s Cyber Command, is part of an effort to turn an organization that has focused largely on defensive measures into the equivalent of an Internet-era fighting force," the Post said. The expansion comes at a time when Fort Meade continues to transform. More than 5,000 workers came to the installation following …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Cyber and intelligence agencies are looking to fill several high-paying positions with qualified candidates.
Will 2013 be the year you land a great new job? Several agencies on Fort Meade—most of them in the intelligence and cyber fields—have new job listings. Many of the jobs offer high pay for candidates with specialized experience. Click on the links for the full listing at USAjobs.gov and to learn how to apply. Electronics Engineer Agency: Department of the Army Salary: $105,211 to $136,771 Duties: Helps direct the Army's spectrum management activities. Requirements: Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Information Technology Specialist Agency: Army Intelligence and Security Command Salary: $105,211 to $136,771 Duties: Plans, analyzes and evaluates the future capabilities of US Fleet Cyber Command. Requirements: …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Against a backdrop of fiscal uncertainty, a flurry of work continues the transformation at Fort Meade.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Every once in a while, someone suggests to Col. Edward Rothstein that his job is easy. “BRAC is done,” they tell the Fort Meade installation commander. “You got past that tough part.” Truth be told, accommodating the base realignment and closure activities that brought more than 5,700 workers to the installation was just the beginning. Since opening the headquarters of three large agencies in the fall of 2011, the Army base has continued to expand and transform, and Rothstein has found himself juggling multiple projects and initiatives, all against the backdrop of uncertainty over the federal budget. BRAC brought the headquarters of the Defense Informations Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Media Activity and Defense Adjudication activities. …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
A report in Politico credits Maryland's congressional delegation with funneling money to transform this area into a hotbed for digital activity.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Maryland’s congressional delegation has played a big role in funneling money to transform the area around Fort Meade into an epicenter for the nation’s cybersecurity efforts, according to a new report in Politico. The publication argues that Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Maryland) and Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-2nd District) among others have deftly directed resources that will bolster the region, even as the nation braces for broad federal budget cuts. From Politico: “Maryland lawmakers have jockeyed for years to position their state as an epicenter for protecting the nation’s digital defenses. At Fort Meade, they’ve set up U.S. Cyber Command, the Pentagon’s coordination point for cyberoffense and defense. They’ve helped incentivize …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The congressman will help lead a discussion on cyber policy Wednesday.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (D-2) will be part of a panel discussion Wednesday on the role of U.S. Cyber Command and cyber policy. The congressman will give opening remarks at the CyberMaryland 2012 conference in Baltimore, and sit on a panel discussion titled: "Demystifying Cyber Policy: What Every Executive Should Know." The CyberMaryland 2012 conference brings together top public officials and business leaders to discuss matters related to cyber security. The two-day conference also features a "cyber challenge" involving high school and college teams. Wednesday's session will include a presentation on doing business with agencies at Fort Meade, including the National Security Agency and Defense Information Systems Agency.
Dave
9:22 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
I think history is going to judge President Obama harshly. His agenda consists of discredited and threadbare leftist fantasies, yet he pontificates upon them as if these ideas were the very apex of American political thought. I fear that President Obama believes that he could save humanity from itself if he could just realize the correct form of government. I tremble for my country when I … more ›