Author: Max Smith
We hear a lot about Zero Trust controls in the government technology industry, especially here at Federal News Network. Can this approach to cybersecurity, which always requires verification before accessing a system, also apply to protecting space assets? The U.S. Space Force certainly seems to think so. Most recently, he signed a $17 million contract with Xage Security to help branch offices achieve zero trust access control and data protection. To find out more, we spoke to Geoff Mattson, CEO of Xage Security.Jeff Mattson In the old days, we would build protection in the middle of our networks, abandoning things…
The world is currently in a frenzy over Palworld. Some people love it. Some people hate it. And just about everyone has a take (or a take of all takes), creating one of the worst verbal storms I've ever experienced digitally. But I'm not here to argue about that. Instead, I'm here to admit that I'm done with survival games and the now honorable mechanics of punching trees for wood. The history of survival games isn't as clear-cut as I'm about to say, but in my mind it all more or less starts with Minecraft in 2009. And I'll admit…
President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes a possible ban on TikTok after lawmakers raised national security concerns. The app's Chinese parent company has just nine months to sell it to a US-licensed company or be banned in the US. But do these apps really pose a national threat, or are they part of a larger problem?The apps themselves are addictive. Tens of millions of Americans save money every month. The social media platform giant uses algorithms to suggest videos that will keep you using the app. “Today is my day off, but I'm…
Few things in baseball over the past decade have been as reliable as the success of the Houston Astros. Since 2017, the Stros have had the second-most wins in MLB, during which time the Orange and Navy Giants became the first franchise to win seven consecutive American League Championship Series. They have competed in the Fall Classic four times, winning in 2017 and 2022.The Astros were like the sun rising and setting, like the tides washing against the shore. All October roads lead to and pass through Houston. This is the closest thing to a dynasty baseball has seen since…
Ford (F) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results after Wednesday. Its changing product strategy was centered around a focus on gasoline and hybrid products. Ford also raised some metrics, but did not raise its full-year profit forecast.For the quarter, Ford reported sales of $42.8 billion, beating expectations of $40.04 billion and increasing 3% from a year earlier. Ford reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.49, above expectations of $0.42, and adjusted EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) of $2.8 billion, compared to the expected $2.54 billion. Ford's results were better than in the fourth quarter, when the effects of the United Auto…
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with game designer Abubakar Salim about his long journey to create a game to process the grief of losing his father to cancer. Juana Summers, host: Creative Director Abubakar Salim has always loved video games. That love was passed down to him from his father.(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)Abubakar Salim: It started with my father, right? He brought me into them. He understood that gaming is an art form. It's the perfect space to enjoy an escape from the real world.SUMMERS: But over 10 years ago, his father passed away after a battle with cancer.(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED…
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Chipotle posted another positive profit on Wednesday afternoon.First-quarter sales rose 14.1% to $2.7 billion, with same-store sales up 7% and beating expectations of 5.13%. The company also beat expectations for its bottom line, with adjusted earnings per share of $13.37 versus expectations of $11.66.Shares rose 3% in post-market trading.Limited-time sales such as premium-priced Chicken Al Pastor boosted performance against the backdrop of a difficult macro consumption environment. The chain saw foot traffic increase by 5.4%, but average check growth was only 1.6%, below expectations of 2.0%.CEO Brian Nicol called the quarter “excellent” for improving the speed of store service and…
Amon-Ra St. Brown is the 17th receiver drafted in 2021 and the second receiver to sign a lucrative long-term contract.Here are the actual details of the deal St. Brown and the Lions signed Monday, according to a source familiar with the terms:1. Signing bonus: $16.5 million.2. Base salary in 2024: $1,366,000, fully guaranteed.3. 2025 Option Bonus: $8.5 million, fully guaranteed. 4. Base salary in 2025: $8.3 million, fully guaranteed.5. 2025 Offseason Roster Bonus: $100,000.6. Roster bonuses per game in 2025: $510,000 total.7. Base salary in 2026: $27.5 million, injury guaranteed at signing, fully guaranteed in 2025.8. 2026 Offseason Roster Bonus:…
SHARON, Pa. — Penn State Shenango officially unveiled its new Information Technology Cybersecurity Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 23 in the Forker Lab building. Students, faculty, staff, and administrators were in attendance, as well as local community leaders and area cybersecurity. Professionals, let's celebrate this occasion. “What this brings to schools and students is huge,” said Matthew DeMaria, Cybersecurity Analysis and Operations Program Coordinator. The center will support the existing cybersecurity curriculum by providing a closed server environment where students and faculty can experiment with various forms of malware and viruses in a safe and secure manner. “We're building…