Special Report: Cybersecurity
KEYW turns its eyes to commercial work
(Jeffrey MacMillan / Jeffrey MacMillan)
Contractors don’t have the best track record when it comes to chasing new lines of business. But KEYW is betting the underlying cybersecurity challenges facing the government are not all that different from those facing private industry.
Cisco buy won’t end Sourcefire’s calendars, squishy pigs
Sourcefire, known for its quirky culture, says its purchase by Cisco won’t kill its brand.
Loudoun County tops 5 million square feet of data centers
Thanks to technology improvements, county enjoys growth in data centers and residences side-by-side.
Montgomery County cyber companies eligible for tax credit
The Maryland county will also be home to the newly created National Cybersecurity Center for Excellence.
How to build a regional ‘Cyber Valley’
With global capitals increasingly competing for cyber jobs, it’s time to pursue a thoughtful, yet aggressive blueprint to build a “Cyber Valley” in Washington.
Hiring for a cyber job? It won’t be easy.
Local employers say competition for cyber professionals remains strong as demand outstrips supply.
Raytheon looks to create cybersecurity talent pipeline
Raytheon’s philanthropic arm created MathMovesU, a program designed to draw students into the STEM fields.
Capital Buzz: Battelle working on new ways to keep data safe
The nonprofit has partnered with a Swiss firm to build software to protect data from being tapped in the future.
Technology companies turn to lobbyists after NSA fallout
Lobbyists are scrambling to make sure that the NSA leak doesn’t hurt U.S. cloud services providers.
1776 to debut venture arm to recruit, advise more upstarts
David Zipper will lead a for-profit arm that recruits start-ups to 1776 and connects them with resources.
With Prince George’s casino, opportunity for smoke-free movement
If MGM is awarded license, it would be first smoke-free casino in gaming giant’s portfolio.
Real estate industry sees ‘severe’ affordable housing shortage
Members of Urban Land Institute say housing costs are driving workers out of region’s center.
Report: Big law firms are losing ground to mid-size firms
Mid-size firms tend to be much more likely to use alternative fee arrangements to charge clients.
Under Armour’s ‘Brand House’ is coming to Tysons Corner
Yes, it will sell shoes and apparel. But the primary goal of the store is to build awareness of the brand.
10 reasons why more stadiums might be in our future
NFL and NBA stadium construction has leveled, but college and practice facilities drive growth.
Former aide to Harry Reid joins D.C. strategic policy firm
Darrel Thompson has also filed to run for the Ward 6 D.C. City Council seat.
Successful space mission has Orbital looking to future
By showing it could resupply the space station, the Dulles-based firm positions itself well for the future.
Shakespeare Theatre proposes actors’ campus for Southwest D.C.
Former Southeastern University property could become actors’ housing and rehearsal space.
LivingSocial posts $25 million net loss for third quarter
The company has sought to move away from its daily e-mail deals in a quest for more revenue, profitability.
Special Report: Meetings & Conferences
AUSA: A look inside one of the military’s largest trade shows
The Association of the U.S. Army hosted its largest event of the year from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23.
From our partners
Deltek: New health care sites raise cybersecurity concerns
Arrival of exchanges brings to fore questions about federal and state agencies’ cyber protections.
CoStar: Tech companies account for more jobs and leased space
The federal government may be Washington’s major employer, but it has a new rival: High Tech.
On Leadership
Making a career power play
An interview with economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett about her research into the key factors that help people get ahead at work.
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Workplace
Business Rx: Data privacy firm wants to sell to consumers
The leaders of ManageURiD are experienced at selling to enterprise customers, but now they want to tackle the consumer market.
Career Coach: Cyber jobs aplenty, but only if you are ready
Here are some tips on how to snag a position in the fast-growing industry.
Life at Work: OTN Speedwagon is not your average rock band
Telecom geeks at Ciena have formed a rock band that won the Fortune Battle of the Corporate Bands.
She doesn’t want to be a victim again
When a painful memory from the past intrudes upon your present
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Weekly features
An office built with millennials in mind
Accenture’s Arlington office has a heavy emphasis on flexibility, mobility and connectivity.
Not your grandmother’s milkman
How one local company is using technology that may be the best hope for the farm-to-table movement.
It’Sugar opens in Chinatown
The co-founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar brings a sweet shop, and mega-size treats, to the D.C. area.
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