Volume 1, Issue 14
SE&M Solutions LLC publishes The In-Brief to help keep government and industry leaders aware of essential issues in the personnel security, suitability, Trusted Workforce 2.0, background investigations, adjudications, counterintelligence, industrial security communities, and emerging quantum photonic technologies.
Articles of Interest
Pentagon Preps for End of Year Zero Trust Blitz
Defense One reports that with the 2027 zero trust deadline, the Pentagon is revving up its cybersecurity efforts with plans for a new strategy, detailed guidance, and the review of dozens of “granular” action plans for defense organizations. Specifically, the Pentagon expects to release new cybersecurity guidance for operational technology, such as industrial control systems, as well as a new zero-trust strategy document, both by January.
CISA Unveils Plan to Strengthen Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program
ExecutiveGov reports the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has published its plan to enhance its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program, which identifies and disseminates information about cyberthreats. The CISA Strategic Focus: CVE Quality for a Cyber Secure Future serves as a roadmap and details priorities to ensure that the program meets the needs of the global cybersecurity community.
Trilateral Quantum Cooperation
The U.S. Department of State announced representatives from the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan met in Seoul on September 3-4 and in Tokyo on September 5 for two trilateral workshops on quantum industrial security. Experts from government and industry met to share best practices and discuss how to protect quantum ecosystems from physical, cyber, and intellectual property threats.
House Approves FY26 NDAA
The House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act with a bipartisan vote of 231-196 on September 10. The NDAA authorizes $848 billion to modernize the U.S. military, provide service members a 3.8 percent pay raise, and strengthen border security efforts. The U.S. Senate should vote on its version in the coming days. More at ExecutiveGov.
PsiQuantum Raises $1B to Build Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
Quantum computing company PsiQuantum has announced a $1 billion Series E funding round intended for advancing fault-tolerant quantum systems. The investment will support the 130,000-square-foot test and assembly facility to build its largest test systems and scale the production of Barium Titanate, a high-performing electro-optic material, and other advanced materials. More at GOVCONWire.
Upcoming Events and Conferences
Quantum World Congress 2025
9/16-18/2025
Capital One Hall | Tysons, Virginia
Quantum World Congress (QWC) shapes and drives the transformation towards a quantum-powered future. Dedicated to building next-generation industries through bold public-private-academic-community collaboration, QWC is presented in partnership with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium and the Quantum Industry Coalition. Visit us at this event!
https://www.quantumworldcongress.com
2025 Intel Summit
10/2/2025
Hilton-McLean | McLean VA
The Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Intel Summit will bring together the Intelligence Community’s top leaders to provide their insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the IC today and into the future.
https://www.potomacofficersclub.com/events/2025-intel-summit
About SE&M
SE&M Solutions LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Harrisburg, PA. We are experts in personnel security, continuous vetting, Trusted Workforce 2.0 (TW2.0) policies, processes, information technology, and emerging quantum photonic technologies. We offer professional services and IT support, including staff augmentation, consulting, planning, and implementation for clients in the federal, state, local, and commercial sectors. For more information, contact SE&M at info@semsolutionsllc.com.