Hypersonic Research Challenge Launched by IDEaS

🔷 Arctic Wolf Labs recently identified a U.S.-based company that was targeted by the Russian-aligned threat group RomCom via SocGholish, operated by TA569. This is the first time that a RomCom payload has been observed being distributed by SocGholish.

🔷 Arctic Wolf Labs recently identified a U.S.-based company that was targeted by the Russian-aligned threat group RomCom via SocGholish, operated by TA569. This is the first time that a RomCom payload has been observed being distributed by SocGholish.

🔷 Arctic Wolf Labs recently identified a U.S.-based company that was targeted by the Russian-aligned threat group RomCom via SocGholish, operated by TA569. This is the first time that a RomCom payload has been observed being distributed by SocGholish.

🔷 Arctic Wolf Labs recently identified a U.S.-based company that was targeted by the Russian-aligned threat group RomCom via SocGholish, operated by TA569. This is the first time that a RomCom payload has been observed being distributed by SocGholish.

In today's defense landscape, data is the first line of readiness - and the last line of resilience. At the Berlin Security Conference 2025, PTC joins the Total Defense panel to discuss how digital ecosystems connect government, industry, and technology to strengthen mission readiness. We'll explore what it takes to move from siloed systems to truly interoperable defense architectures - and why interoperability must be designed in, not added later. Wednesday, Nov 19, We look forward to exchanging ideas with leaders shaping Europe's defense future. https://lnkd.in/ebx7Y_aY

OKSI has been awarded $1,956,520 by the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, under the Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II. This award supports experimental development in the area of threat detection from space, specifically through the SBIR Direct to Phase II: Threat Detection from Space in the UV-IR (TD-UVIR) project. The project focuses on advancing technologies for detecting threats from space using ultraviolet to infrared (UV-IR) sensing. This research addresses the critical need for improved space-based surveillance and early warning systems, which are essential for national defense. By leveraging advanced physical, engineering, and life sciences research, the effort aims to deliver innovative solutions that enhance the detection and identification of potential threats in the space domain. The work is classified as experimental development, indicating a focus on creating and testing new prototypes or systems. The contract performance period begins on August 28, 2025, and concludes on August 27, 2027, spanning approximately 1.92 years. The definitive contract was actioned on August 27, 2025, with OKSI as the recipient, located in Torrance, California. This project is part of ongoing R&D efforts to strengthen national security capabilities through advanced technology development.

We are super excited to announce that Vidoc Security Lab has been selected as one of 150 companies joining the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort! Our solution was chosen under the Advanced Communication Technologies. Over the next six months, we will work closely with The Gate Brainport Eindhoven and engage with DIANA’s network of experts, mentors and test centres to refine our solution and shape it to operational needs. The programme gives us the opportunity to deepen our technological readiness, strengthen our understanding of defence and dual-use markets and access to world-class testing infrastructure to help validate our solution. Looking forward to the next six months and meeting the rest of the cohort! Discover the full list of innovators and their solutions here: https://lnkd.in/eMHcMDWa

This is why Vidoc Security Lab organizes the European Critical Infrastructure Hackathon! 📡 Happy to announce that Vidoc Security Lab has been selected for the prestigious NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme, where they will develop their technology within the Advanced Communication Technologies domain — a critical area for enhanced operational security and resilience. This work ensures that the knowledge, insights, and expertise they bring to the hackathon drive forward European defence technology and resilience efforts. Stronger digital Europe starts here! 🌀

CMMC Is No Longer “Coming.” It’s Here—and It’s About to Reshape Huntsville GovCon. Huntsville’s momentum is undeniable—hypersonics, missile defense, and drone manufacturing are scaling fast. But there’s a new gate every contractor must clear to participate: the DoD’s final CMMC rule is now in effect, with a phased rollout across solicitations. This isn’t a paperwork exercise; it’s a contract eligibility issue. What this means for North Alabama firms—especially those supporting Redstone Arsenal, MDA, and NASA partners: Eligibility risk: If you touch FCI or CUI, you’ll need the right CMMC level—or you’ll be sidelined when clauses start appearing in new solicitations. Compressed timelines amid growth: Huntsville is adding capacity in hypersonics and missile defense; demand is rising just as the cyber bar goes up. Waiting until an RFP drops will be too late. Local ripple effects: Procurement threshold updates and FAR overhaul threatens added volatility—firms with strong cyber and compliance hygiene will weather disruptions better and win faster. If you lead a Huntsville GovCon team, here’s the immediate play: Map your data. Identify where FCI/CUI lives, who touches it, and which systems fall in scope. Close control gaps. Align to NIST 800-171 now; log your score in SPRS with evidence. Pick your pathway. Decide self-assessment vs. third-party certification based on your pipeline. Harden the basics. MFA everywhere, asset inventory, vulnerability management, incident response rehearsals. Pressure-test with your primes. Share readiness status to avoid being cut from teams. North Alabama has the talent and ecosystem to lead—let’s make sure our cyber posture matches our mission. If you want a 30-minute CMMC readiness brief tailored to your capture targets, message me and I’ll send the checklist we use to get teams audit-ready. #acc #amcom #sbdc #NASA #usarmy #mda #goldendome #shield #redstone #teamredstone #huntsvilleAlabama #cmmc #cybersecurity

“We’ve been working in a vacuum,” jokes Dr Mark Hilborne, Senior Lecturer in the School of Security Studies at King’s — but the risks are no longer theoretical. In an in-depth interview, Dr Hilborn explains why space security is no longer a niche concern but critical infrastructure. He warns that Europe’s fragmented approach to space security risks leaving it behind major powers that already treat space as an operational war-fighting domain. 🎧 Listen to the full interview: https://bit.ly/4aElrBw