Second Front Cadre Report: August 2024 Edition
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New & Trending from Second Front
Ultra Intelligence & Communications Earns cATO
Ultra Intelligence & Communications 's ADSI product becomes the first operational C2 gateway to earn a continuous ATO.?This significant achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and joint commitment to advancing strategic capabilities of the DoD. The team at 2F is proud to support and be part of this journey!
"This achievement represents a turning point in realizing the CJADC2 vision of delivering secure, seamless interoperability between joint and coalition systems for decision advantage," said Bradford Powell , president of Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption for Ultra I&C. "The ADSI continuous Authority to Operate enables the rapid deployment of new CBC2 mission modules as quickly as they're developed for the warfighter – when and where they're most needed."
Congratulations Ultra I&C Team!
Second Front + Lazarus AI
We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Lazarus AI , a leader in applying artificial intelligence and computer vision to revolutionize processes. Their expertise in developing cutting-edge solutions for DoD enclaves is pivotal, and we're excited to support their transformative efforts.
"This partnership with Second Front allows the DoD to seamlessly access the Advanced Tactical Learning System (ATLS), our platform that orchestrates subtasks across models to accomplish any defined objective, deployable across any enclave in support of any military organization," said Michael Grady , VP of Defense Applications at Lazarus AI. "Game Warden enables our customers to access our proprietary multimodal models where the mission needs are greatest."
Together with Lazarus AI, we are pushing the boundaries in defense tech and setting new standards.?
DEFCON AI Deploys to IL6
DEFCON AI has deployed their MS&A tool, ARTIV, on DoD Impact Level 6 (IL6) with Game Warden, allowing them to support high-stakes, secret-level military operations securely and effectively.“
Following the successful deployment of our ARTIV prototype to DoD IL5 through Game Warden, which effectively demonstrated our ability to keep sensitive data safe, this deployment at IL6 represents the natural progression of our important mission,” said retired General Paul Selva , DEFCON AI’s Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer. “Our deployment to IL6 means that planners can now operate ARTIV securely in a Secret environment while training for or executing real-world scenarios and enhancing military readiness and mobility.”
Congrats to the entire DEFCON AI team!?
Pryon Government AI Forum Recap
Last week we had the honor of joining Pryon for their Government AI Forum in Washington DC.
TJ Rowe , 2F CRO, moderated the expert panel on "AI Implementation in Diverse Sectors" with Shane Shaneman (Senior AI Strategist, 英伟达 ) and John Garrett (VP Dept. of Defense, Dell Technologies ), to explore AI's transformative potential across federal and enterprise domains, debunking myths and revealing real-world applications.
Our team had a great time connecting with all the attendees and discussing the different ways AI can be leveraged to enhance national security and improve government workflows.
Former U.S. Representative, Martha McSally, joins Second Front as an Independent Board Member
Please join us in welcoming our newest Independent Board Member, Former US Senator Martha McSally !!
With her exceptional career in public service—first in the U.S. Air Force and then as a member of both houses of Congress—Martha brings her extensive strategic leadership experience to support our mission, and we couldn't be more thrilled to join forces!!
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Not Your Typical Military or Government Podcast
All Quiet on the Second Front blends the very best (and the worst) of government gravitas with technical expertise. During each episode, Tyler Sweatt and a guest cut through the noise and the bureaucratic BS surrounding all things defense tech, national security, and government markets. Check out the latest episodes:
Episode 61: Harnessing Software Supremacy in Defense with Shyam Sankar
Episode 62: Breaking Down Silos and Democratizing Data with Bryan Beal
Episode 64: Uniting Tech and Tactics for Tomorrow’s Battles with Kevin Larrabee and COL Tyler Donnell
Episode 65: Bridging Policy, Tech, and Leadership in Defense with ADM McRaven, Matt Bigge , and Shyam Sankar
Episode 66: Using AI to Unlock American Talent with Brig Gen Mike McGinley
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Upcoming Events
As the global landscape of US national security and defense continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve requires engaging with the latest insights, technologies, and strategic discussions. For professionals in the field, attending key events is crucial for networking, learning, and contributing to the dialogue on national security.
Check out our list of Go-To National Security Events to Attend in Late 2024 for essential information to plan your attendance and maximize your impact in the realm of national security.
This upcoming month, we’ll be at the events below. Make sure to say hi - we love to see people in-person!
Our Team is Expanding
We're Hiring!
This month, our product team stepped out from behind their screens and into the spotlight of our latest team on-site!
At Second Front, we do our best to merge remote flexibility with real-world collaboration by encouraging teams to get together for on-sites. And now we’re growing and looking for a Senior Product Manager to join the team, amongst a handful of other open roles!Interested in joining the 2F team?
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The Smartest Conversation on Cyber in the Defense Department You’ve Heard in a Long Time
Tyler Sweatt joined War On The Rocks Podcast alongside some a few?industry superstars - Melissa Griffith (SAIS-Johns Hopkins), Anne Marie Schumann (Department of the Navy), Alexis Bonnell (Air Force Research Laboratory) - for a candid, thoughtful, and entertaining conversation around National Security and Cyber in the Department of Defense.
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