MCLEAN, Va., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop
Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has announced its support for the
Defense Department's (DOD) new cyber strategy, released today by
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter during a speech at Stanford University.
The new strategy is designed to improve the DOD's cyber posture
and provide a way forward for the next several years in cyber.
"Northrop Grumman applauds the DOD's comprehensive strategy to
safeguard our nation's cyber future," said Kathy Warden, corporate vice president and
president, Northrop Grumman Information Systems. "As a leading
provider of cyber solutions to the DOD and federal government, we
understand the growing complexity, and speed, of the full spectrum
threat. This new strategy's focus on innovation and partnerships
will be critical to strengthening our nation's defensive and
deterrent posture."
"Recent cyber events worldwide have caused companies and
governments to reevaluate their resiliency against a destructive
cyber attack," said Mike Papay, vice
president and CISO, Northrop Grumman. "The DOD's strategic focus on
building bridges will help companies enhance their defense against
an increasingly sophisticated enemy."
Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of full-spectrum cyber
solutions to the United States
government and to allied nations around the world. The company
builds cyber into systems, platforms, and products in order to
enhance mission assurance and resiliency, while investing both in
innovative technology and cyber talent of the future. For more
about Northrop Grumman in cyber, go to
www.northropgrumman.com/cyber.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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