www.prnewswire.com Leidos Enhances Cyber Defense for U.S. Military Networks
Article Content
- •Leidos awarded a $301 million contract for cyber defense enhancement.
- •Continuous monitoring of military networks will be implemented.
- •AI technologies will be integrated for improved threat response.
Leidos has secured a five-year, $301 million contract to bolster cyber defenses for the Department of War. The company will provide continuous monitoring of military networks to detect and respond to cyber threats. This initiative aims to enhance the Department of War Information Network, which supports all U.S. military organizations. Leidos plans to integrate AI-enabled technologies to improve situational awareness and response times. The contract continues Leidos' previous efforts in delivering defensive cyber capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. The focus is on anticipating sophisticated threats and maintaining operational resilience. Leidos reported approximately $17.2 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2026. This contract aligns with Leidos' NorthStar 2030 strategy for digital transformation.
Ask AI about this cluster
Answers cite the sources they use
Timeline
More articles in this cluster (6)
Continue Reading
CVE-2015-3306 Exploited in ProFTPD FTP Servers CVE-2015-3306, a vulnerability in ProFTPD 1.3.5, allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files using the SITE CPFR and SITE CPTO commands. This exploit can lead to unauthorized access and potential remote code execution, as the commands are executed with the privileges of the ProFTPD service. Active… 
CISA Mandates Urgent Patching of Five Critical Flaws Exploited by Flax Typhoon The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch five critical vulnerabilities by October 11, 2026, following exploitation by the China-linked hacking group Flax Typhoon. The vulnerabilities, added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, include…