Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.
Booz Allen Hamilton to support PMW 130
Booz Allen Hamilton has received a $92 million task order to provide cybersecurity, technical and programme management services Information Assurance and Cyber Security Program Office (PMW 130) over a five-year period, the company announced on 24 July.
The contract was awarded by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in February 2018.
PMW 130 plans, manages and executes programme resources to ensure continued protection of navy and joint information, telecommunications and information systems from hostile exploitation and attack.
PMW 130 aims to acquire and sustain cyber security products and services to ensure strong authentication, data integrity, confidentiality, non-repudiation and availability of network resources and information.
Jennie Brooks, VP at Booz Allen, said: ‘As cybersecurity threats increase, we are partnering with the US military to ensure we out pace our adversaries. Booz Allen’s team of technologists and cybersecurity experts will build upon our current relationship with the US Navy to uphold cyber dominance in support of the safety and success of naval warfighters.’
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