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Ithaca firm wins $12M software contract from Air Force
ITHACA — GrammaTech Inc. has been awarded a $12.2 million cost-plus-fixed-fee completion contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide Artemis Framework prototype software. This contract provides for research, design, development, demonstration, test, integration and delivery of the Artemis Framework, according to a June 26 U.S. Department of Defense contract announcement. The pact will enable […]
Katko backs bills for a national cyber director, advisory committee
A proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives would create the position of national cyber director within the White House. U.S. Representative John Katko (R–Camillus) is among the lawmakers who have introduced the National Cyber Director Act. Katko also previously unveiled a bill that would establish a cybersecurity advisory committee, which now has a companion
Schumer bill would boost funding for science research, including cybersecurity
SYRACUSE — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) has introduced a bill called Endless Frontier Act that he says seeks to “solidify U.S. leadership in scientific and technological innovation” through increased investments in the discovery, creation, and commercialization of critical technology fields, such as cybersecurity. It would also establish new regional technology hubs. The
Are businesses prepared for the return-to-work security risks?
As lockdowns eases, many businesses are preparing for employees to return to work. But are their corporate networks ready, with adequate security measures in place, to ensure their systems are protected from the increased risk of a cyberattack owing to staff and their equipment working from home? Cyber criminals are well aware of employee environments and
Cybersecurity Protections Are Essential, Now More Than Ever
“Criminals are using every technology tool at their disposal to hack into people’s accounts. If they know there is a key hidden somewhere, they won’t stop until they find it.” — Tim Cook The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many standard policies and procedures for tax-exempt management employees who are working remotely. The pandemic disruption has increased internal-control risks
MARCY, N.Y. — Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) on Monday announced that Cree will donate $3.5 million for a scholarship
Syracuse firm becomes 30th company of Launch NY’s limited partner fund
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Launch New York (Launch NY) has announced Promptous as its 30th limited partner (LP) fund portfolio company. Buffalo–based Launch NY says it’s
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University is launching a new three-month study to monitor family members of those diagnosed with COVID-19 to learn more about
BAE Systems to provide propulsion systems for New York City transit buses
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — BAE Systems will provide 435 electric hybrid power and propulsion systems for new fleet of buses of the New York City Transit
SRC names senior VP of force protection, VP of international operations
In her new role, Wigge will lead the execution, technical development, and growth of significant lifesaving systems for the U.S. military. She will be responsible
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