Author: Maureen Thomas

From the Spring 2014 Issue

A Unique Approach to Strengthening Our Nation’s Security and Resiliency

Author(s):

Maureen Thomas, Editorial Board, GovConnects

There are many challenges facing the homeland security enterprise, from enhancing coordination among government agencies and facilitating more effective public-private partnerships, to businesses struggling to succeed in the homeland security marketplace and the challenge with the public and private sectors developing better, cost-effective solutions for our federal, state and local first responders and critical infrastructure … Read more

From the Winter 2014 Issue

BEST PRACTICES FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN CYBERSECURITY FOR 2014

Author(s):

Maureen Thomas, Editorial Board, GovConnects

(Howard County, MD) It is the time of year for reviewing your business plan for 2014 and making a few updates to improve operations. Your New Year’s Wish List probably includes the government avoiding another shut-down, or sequestration disappearing in 2014, or perhaps that the Pentagon will figure out its budget priorities, or all of … Read more

From the Fall 2013 Issue

Look Out Palo Alto – Here Comes Howard County! The New Epicenter within a Federal Contracting Valley…

Author(s):

Maureen Thomas, Editorial Board, GovConnects

(Howard County, Maryland) Howard County-based businesses are providing the newest form of triage for security hungry customers who just can’t get enough – Cybersecurity. Customers include health-care providers, major mainframe computer manufacturers, mobile device makers, telecommunication businesses and oil companies. With predictions of a major cyber-attack ever looming, and daily press reports of attacks on both … Read more