Tag: United States Department of Defense (DoD)
Drone, drone, everywhere a drone
December 18, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and over our house, four drones were stirring, with suspicions aroused.
Like many of you who live in the northeast, these mysterious drones that continue to invade our skies are leaving me in an unsettled state of mind during the holiday season. And why federal authorities took so long to investigate the source of these drones really does not have me feeling festive heading into what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.
This modern-day...
ZeroEyes closes out 2023 with 300% YoY revenue growth
January 23, 2024SSN Staff
PHILADELPHIA—ZeroEyes, the creator of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, has announced 2023 YoY revenue growth of 300%, as well as rapid expansion across multiple verticals.
The company also highlighted an 18% increase in employee headcount in 2023, as well as multiple milestones achieved during the past year, including:
Government/Legislative success
ZeroEyes’s weapons...
Camelot Secure introduces CMMC process
November 30, 2023SSN Staff
COLUMBIA, Md. – Cybersecurity company Camelot Secure has revealed its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process, which it called "revolutionary."
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has established CMMC as a requirement for government contracts; organizations must prioritize securing their information on Defense Industrial Base (DIB) systems. Camelot said that its comprehensive readiness process brings expediency and thoroughness to achieving CMMC compliance.
According...
Women in Security Feature: Alicia Dawson – ‘My journey has been one of challenges, small victories, and life-changing moments’
October 11, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Alicia Dawson calls her inspiration to work within the security industry “an act of destiny.”
Dawson is the lead cybersecurity engineer at The MITRE Corp., a private, non-for-profit corporation that operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), based out of Bedford, Mass., and McLean, Va.
She told Security Systems News how she began her career in the security industry 20 years ago at the company she still works for to this day.
“After...
DigiFlight welcomes Michael Perrin as SVP, national intelligence
September 26, 2023SSN Staff
COLUMBIA, Md. – DigiFlight (DFI) has announced the appointment of Michael Perrin as the company's new senior vice president, national intelligence.
Perrin’s career spans 27 years in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and 20 years in the intelligence community, and in his new position he will serve as DFI's primary point of contact for all matters concerning the National Intelligence Business Group.
"Michael's unparalleled experience and leadership capabilities...
Asylon Robotics flies multiple drones simultaneously in new BVLOS tests
August 9, 2023SSN Staff
NORRISTOWN, Pa.—Asylon Robotics, a provider of automated security drones and robotics, announced that it has completed a series of multi-drone flight tests supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help define the next set of standards for safe beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations.
This significant development marks a major milestone in the company’s growth and reflects Asylon’s ongoing commitment to enabling drone operations at scale with...
The Monitoring Association appoints new director of meetings
April 24, 2023SSN Staff
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) has announced the addition of meeting and events professional Keely Daugherty to its team as its new director of meetings.
Daugherty brings nearly 10 years of experience working in meetings and events for non-profits and membership associations. Most recently, she managed conferences on a government contract for the U.S. Department of Defense.
“For TMA, meetings play a significant role in the life of our professional community....
Specifically Speaking with Andrew Hall – “Security industry remains vibrant”
April 19, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Andrew Hall founded HLM Associates in 2015, and with a staff providing over 100 years of security experience, the company certainly lives by its credo of “Your security is our priority.”
HLM Associates is a Strasburg, Va.-based professional security consulting, management services and staff augmentation provider, and physical security specifier focused on the protection of classified information.
“As a veteran-owned small business with many years of government,...
Fortress Information Security and AUVSI launch drone certification
March 1, 2023SSN Staff
ORLANDO – Fortress Information Security has joined forces with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to launch a cybersecurity certification program for commercial drones.
The Green Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) provides a standardized method of evaluating cybersecurity for off-the-shelf commercial drones the groups wrote in a release. They’re utilized by almost every industry including federal government agencies, local law enforcement, first responders,...
Dr. Lisa Porter joins Fortress Information Security board of directors
January 18, 2023SSN Staff
ORLANDO, Fl. – Fortress Information Security has welcomed Dr. Lisa Porter to the supply chain cybersecurity and critical infrastructure company’s board of directors.
Dr. Porter previously held the office of Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for research and engineering, sharing the responsibilities of the Undersecretary in research and development, and prototyping activities for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In addition she also served as: Executive Vice President of In-Q-Tel...