Cyber

Stronger security via a different chip?

Draper's 'Inherently Secure Processor' tackles cybersecurity from the hardware side. Read More
After exposing DISA data to Russia, contractor agrees to new security controls

Netcracker Technology Corp. signed an agreement to keep U.S. customer data in U.S. systems, settling a case that goes back to the Bush administration. Read More
Lessons learned from training Army combat units in cyber ops

The Cyber Electromagnetic Activities pilot initiative focused on equipping tactical commanders and brigades with cyber and information operation techniques. Read More
GAO: Security clearance problems far from fixed

A GAO audit found that many federal agencies have yet to implement years-old recommendations to reform and speed up their security clearance processes. Read More
White House unhappy with NDAA's cyber strategy demand

President Trump indicates he's opposed to a congressional demand for a cybersecurity strategy in the 2018 defense bill. Read More
Army looks to fast-track cyber talent into service

U.S. Army Cyber Command is launching a pilot program to pluck developers, data scientists and engineers from the workforce to face off against U.S. adversaries. Read More
Army Chief of Staff says cyber warriors need to adapt to new threat environment

Gen. Milley said increased training and tactical adaptability would be necessary for soldiers to confront near-peer threats. Read More
DISA and the Army use commercial cloud to enable SIPRNet smartphone networking

Cloud migration is helping with JRSS implementation and additional security on combat-relevant handheld devices. Read More
Army pushes recruiting and retaining cyber talent

The Army is taking aggressive steps to strengthen its cyber workforce through a series of ongoing evaluations. Read More
Marine Corps Leaders announce new forward deployable cyber force

The Marine Corps is creating internal defense measures teams of data and cyber warriors to protect expeditionary Marine networks. Read More
Navy cyber director amps use of AI and computer automation

The Navy’s Digital Warfare Office is turning to AI for cyber defense. Read More
Air Force Extends the Development of its Cyber Mission Platform

The service continues developing its first unified platform to operate and deploy offensive cyber tools. Read More
Navy unveils new data analytics strategy

A new Navy Strategy for Data and Analytics Optimization calls for faster innovation, deployment and integration with emerging commercial technology. Read More
Army looks to expand size and scope of cyber war unit

The Army’s Cyber Solutions Development unit is already expanding the number of cyber war soldiers and is growing its mission scope. Read More
Industry explores cyber defense specific to Navy ships at sea

As an investigation into the collision involving the Navy’s USS John McCain moves forward, industry innovators have sharpened their focus on technologies designed to secure ships from cyberattack. Read More