Cyber

CMMC countdown is on but are there enough assessors to do the job?

Katie Arrington, DOD's CISO for acquisition, said having enough assessors to do in-person audits of defense contractors is her biggest concern. Read More
Long-awaited IoT security bill heads to president’s desk

While the legislation targets agency use of internet-of-things devices, it will likely push the broader IoT market toward greater cybersecurity. Read More
Watchdog says Pentagon's effort to 'harmonize' cyber is lacking

A new Government Accountability Office report says the Pentagon's architecture to unify its cyber efforts lacks governance structure and goals. Read More
Army to evaluate facial recognition in day care centers

Through a demonstration of the technology, the Army expects to learn whether facial recognition technologies can improve family quality of life, reduce base costs and enhance mission readiness. Read More
House lawmaker stumps for 5-year term for CISA's director

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) says House lawmakers will continue to push to enshrine in law 5-year terms for CISA directors, despite resistance in the Senate. Read More
How 2020 became Dana Deasy's year of delivery

From JEDI controversy to a devastating pandemic, this year has been the Defense Department's best test case for digital modernization. Read More
Army to evaluate facial recognition in day care centers

Through a demonstration of the technology, the Army expects to learn whether facial recognition technologies can improve family quality of life, reduce base costs and enhance mission readiness. Read More
Cyber and AI investments could trend up in defense spending

Investments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence efforts may increase even with flat defense budgets, but a worsening pandemic could dampen those projections. Read More
Army tests automated tools for cyber defenses

The Army is experimenting with automated tools that protect artificial intelligence capabilities and reduce the number of technical personnel needed on the battlefield. Read More
National Guard steps up election support

This year National Guard units will be on the keyboards and, in some areas, at the polls. Read More
DOD could get permanent telework capability in 2021

The Defense Department wants to convert its key telework tool, the Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) environment, to a permanent capability by next summer. Read More
DARPA scouting for ‘revolutionary’ ideas

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking for unconventional approaches that challenge conventional wisdom and have the potential to radically change established practices. Read More
GSA's next-gen IT contract will have CMMC requirements

Polaris, the General Services Administration's developing Alliant 2 small business contract replacement, will have CMMC clauses. Read More
Army IT chief mulls risk management reform

Retooling legacy cyber processes, such as the risk management framework, is a top priority for Lt. Gen. John Morrison, the Army's new Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6. Read More
National Guard on hand for election cybersecurity

While a new bipartisan bill clarifies that governors can call on the National Guard to protect critical election infrastructure, some states have already activated guard units. Read More