Bridging the cyber talent gap with workforce development

The cybersecurity industry is facing a critical talent shortage that continues to grow in scale and urgency. According to recent projections, there will be an astounding 457,000 cybersecurity job openings nationwide by 2025, with roles in cybersecurity expanding at a rate 2.4x faster than other job sectors.

To attract the cyber security pros needed to support customers' missions, Leidos is creating structured pathways for professional development, adopting flexible recruitment practices that emphasize skills over degrees, promoting inclusivity, and focusing on skills-based hiring, internships, mentoring, and career planning to nurture talent and strengthen the cybersecurity workforce.

In our recent article, Lead Cyber Range Trainer, Sully Vickers described our focus on skills-based hiring, internships, mentoring, and career planning to nurture talent and strengthen the cybersecurity workforce.

"The cybersecurity talent shortage presents a unique opportunity to develop a robust pipeline of professionals. Investing in educational programs, certifications, and hands-on training environments can help bridge the gap and empower individuals to build successful careers in this critical field." - Sully Vickers, Lead Cyber Range Trainer

Leidos helps secure skies at inauguration with counter-drone radar

We recently provided support to protect citizens and government officials by securing the airspace at two recent events in the U.S. Capitol with our multifunctional X-Band Radar system— former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral and the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.

The MXR system is a cutting-edge software and radar solution that uses features such as automated unmanned aircraft systems discrimination, extended radar range, advanced clutter mitigation and enhanced user interfaces.

MXR operated for more than 275 hours, detecting and reporting drone incursions, all while delivering real-time intelligence to the White House, NORTHCOM and other entities monitoring the events. The system powered through freezing rain, 20 mph wind gusts, and over 13 inches of snow — delivering an uninterrupted data feed despite the extreme conditions.

“We believe the success of this mission further demonstrates the readiness of this needed capability and provides another example of how strong government-industry collaboration provides new capabilities faster and in more innovative ways. Leidos looks forward to continuing on our path of rapid innovation.” - Leidos Program Manager, Derrick Birdsell.

Cloud migration enables faster biometric analysis

The United States Department of Defense Automated Biometric Identification System (DOD ABIS) can process 45,000 biometric submissions per day from warfighters and agencies worldwide. And during major operations, its surge capacity can handle a staggering 100,000 submissions in a single day. 

But this wasn't always the case.  

To get there, the authoritative biometric repository that warfighters and other intelligence stakeholders use in collaboration to identify persons of interest globally had to evolve to meet growing user demand while aligning with the DOD Cloud Strategy’s directive of enabling a technological advantage on the modern battlefield.

Now, DOD ABIS lets warfighters and intelligence teams process such information 10-15% faster and for more people than ever before. The new digitally modernized capacity is thanks to a recently completed migration of all test and production environments to a highly secure Impact Level 5 AWS cloud architecture, led by Leidos as prime contractor.

Strategic Energy Management coaches drive energy savings

Strategic energy management (SEM) programs can help organizations cut energy costs by guiding teams to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and drive long-term savings.

Through the use of SEM, businesses and organizations are provided with tools and resources to implement energy management best practices and achieve energy performance targets — with a goal of integrating a focus on energy management into standard daily practice and an organizational culture.

In a recently released article, Leidos energy expert Dustin Schneider provides his view on how SEM can benefit a utility looking to implement best practices with their customers.

"Often, customers are excited to implement energy-saving solutions —they just need to see how big the impact is." - Dustin Schneider, Leidos SEM Coach

Enhancing UK MOD supply chain with secure cloud migration

A recent cloud migration marked a significant milestone in modernizing the UK Ministry of Defence’s digital infrastructure and will enhance the ministry’s operational flexibility.

Our Support Chain Integration Platform (SCIP) is designed to provide the MOD with secure transparency in its supply chain and gives users a comprehensive understanding of what material they have, where it is, and who requested it, with the goal of achieving increased efficiency and lower costs.

By transitioning to the cloud, SCIP aligns with the U.K. Government's Cloud First policy and strategic direction and is expected to better serve the MOD's mission and the U.K. Armed Forces.

“We look forward to leveraging the now accessible data in supporting the MOD and U.K. Defence in their digital transformation to support innovative, secure, and effective solutions that are designed to counter the global challenges and threats posed by contested logistics.” - Simon Hutchings OBE FCILT , VP for Logistics and Mission Support, Leidos UK & Europe.

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