Cyber

Shakeup at CMMC board

The independent board charged with implementing the Defense Department's unified cybersecurity standard has new leadership as it announces new milestone hit.

Leadership

Senate Dems cast doubt on DOD watchdog pick

Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said Jason Abend's nomination circumvented a vetting process set up by the 2008 Inspector General Reform Act. 08/11/2020 Read More
Cloud

NSA to expand unclassified telework

The National Security Agency is expanding its use of Microsoft Office 365 to support unclassified telework. 08/11/2020 Read More
COMMENTARY

Securing DOD telework for the long-term

For a more telework-friendly environment, the Defense Department must increase access to government-issued devices, leverage the cloud and promote secure collaboration. 08/10/2020 Read More
AI & Analytics

Could a new academy solve the AI talent problem?

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence is recommending a new academy to train feds to take on federal agency jobs involving emerging technologies including AI. 08/05/2020 Read More
Cyber

Understanding the DOD's ban on some China-made telecom gear

Alejandro Sarria and Jason Workmaster, two attorneys specializing in federal contracting, shed some light on the fast approaching government ban on contracting with companies that use certain telecom equipment and services. 08/05/2020 Read More
Leadership

Trump's pick to head DOD's CAPE talks management

John Whitley, the nominee to lead the critical Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office talked with the Senate Armed Services Committee about the future of the chief management officer position. 08/05/2020 Read More
Cyber

NatSec users should mask location data, NSA says

The spy agency is advising users of Defense Department and National Security Systems to take steps to mask their location data on mobile devices and computers. 08/05/2020 Read More
Cyber

Solarium commissioners focus on cyber director, better attribution

Negotiations between the House and Senate on a $740 billion defense authorization bill will determine which recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission make it into law. 08/05/2020 Read More
Cloud

JEDI announcement slated for end of August, Pentagon says

Defense Department CIO Dana Deasy said that "barring any last minute unforeseen additional issues that are raised," the Pentagon expects to announce its "intentions to award" by the end of August. 08/05/2020 Read More
Cyber

NSA issues BootHole mitigation guidance

Following the disclosure of a widespread vulnerability that could affect potentially billions of Linux and Windows-based devices, the National Security Agency issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting the bug and offering steps for mitigation. 08/05/2020 Read More
Connected Warrior

Marines pilot 5G in ‘living lab’ at Miramar

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will test the technology for energy communications, connected vehicles, drones and perimeter security. 08/05/2020 Read More
IT Infrastructure

Culture, leadership are keys to DOD telework post-COVID

Peter Ranks, the Defense Department's deputy chief information officer for information enterprise, said continued leadership on flexible telework policies were needed to create a "new normal." 07/29/2020 Read More