Charles Lyons-Burt

Washington, D.C., United States

Staff Writer at Slant Magazine

Writer at Spectrum Culture

Staff Writer & Junior Editor at ExecutiveGov

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Articles

CISA’s Future & Purpose Under Scrutiny From New DHS Secretary

1 week ago | potomacofficersclub.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a once-growing arm of the Department of Homeland Security concentrated on protecting federal data and information, is now under the scrutiny of a Trump cabinet keen on efficiency and reduction.
DOD Luminary David McKeown to Host Q&A at 2025 Cyber Summit

1 week ago | potomacofficersclub.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

David McKeown, a renowned cybersecurity leader and the Department of Defense’s first-ever special assistant for cybersecurity innovation, will host a one-of-a-kind Ask the CISO session at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Cyber Summit. This means the majority of McKeown’s time will take the shape of a Q&A format, fielding any and all of the questions you have for this Pentagon cyber point guard.
A Steve Jobs Opera-Why Tech Innovators Are Today's Shakespearean Heroes

1 week ago | executivegov.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

Traditionally, operas tend to take grand, historical characters as their subject matter. “Shakespearean figures, mythical characters from Wagner, Puccini’s tragic heroines, Verdi’s conflicted kings,” opera enthusiast and Washington National Opera board of trustees member Daniel Glaser told ExecutiveGov. Glaser pointed out that in modern times, a person like Steve Jobs fits this bill even more than you might imagine.
Intel’s Greg Clifton Reflects on IPSS 2025—Progress, Partnership & Purpose - ExecutiveBiz

1 week ago | executivebiz.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

By Greg Clifton, general manager of federal sales, Intel CorporationIt is an understatement to say that this year’s Intel Public Sector Summit, a.k.a. IPSS, was held during one of the most interesting moments in our government’s recent history. Amid the uncertainty, we brought together exceptional panelists and our valued partners and customers to focus on something everyone can agree on: how to drive faster time-to-mission value.
What Is the State of the Space Domain? Intelsat's David Broadbent Has the Answer

1 week ago | govconwire.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

David Broadbent spent over two decades at , working across various divisions and sharpening his expertise in defense, space, intelligence and commercial cyber in a slew of leadership positions. Toward the end of his run at that company, Broadbent developed a strong interest in the space environment, and was appointed president of space systems. He is keenly interested in how the space domain is complicated by matters of defense and intelligence.
Tips for Handling DOGE & Acquisition Changes as a GovCon

2 weeks ago | potomacofficersclub.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

During the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency, there were four executive orders related to government contracting, “which may be a record,” according to Emily Murphy, a senior fellow at George Mason University’s GovCon center. “Each of them has their own particular opportunities and challenges associated with them,” Murphy stated during a panel she moderated at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Digital Transformation Summit on April 24.
Member Profile: Justin Woulfe of Systecon North America

2 weeks ago | potomacofficersclub.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

Meet our latest member! Justin Woulfe is the chief technology officer and co-founder of Systecon North America, where he leads efforts in predictive analytics, systems engineering and cost-effective logistics optimization for the aerospace and defense sector. With more than 17 years of experience, Justin has built a career around helping organizations balance cost, capability and readiness across complex acquisition and sustainment programs.
Leveraging OSINT to Navigate & Mitigate Supply Chain Risks

2 weeks ago | executivebiz.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

By Jason English, senior vice president of supply chain risk and vendor vetting at Babel StreetIn an era of global interconnectivity, supply chains are the lifelines of commerce, technology and national security. Yet, the last few years have exposed the fragility of these intricate systems. From pandemics to natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and cyberattacks, the disruptions have been relentless.
DOD Has a New Cyber Wing-Meet the Leader Who's Helping Run It

2 weeks ago | govconwire.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

Ashley Manning, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy at the Department of Defense, has emerged as a transformative leader in the realm of cybersecurity. With a decorated career spanning high-profile roles across international strategy, legislative policy and cyber defense, Manning is reshaping the intersection of defense and technology. On May 15, she will bring her unique insights to the Potomac Officers Club's 2025 Cyber Summit as the afternoon keynote speaker.
Find Out How Data Is Making S&T’s Societal Impacts Measurable

2 weeks ago | executivegov.com | Charles Lyons-Burt

Information analytics company Elsevier is building on a two-year collaboration with the National Science Foundation to jointly host a webinar highlighting how data is playing a crucial role in science and technology research. Scheduled for this Wednesday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the session will explore topics like how data enhances research visibility, speed and resilience and the importance of both regional and international partnerships, Elsevier told ExecutiveGov.