Software factories must be protected like 'crown jewels,' AF official says
The massive hacking campaign that breached multiple federal government agencies via Solarwinds software has Defense Department officials taking a closer look at protecting some of its more nascent efforts – namely, software factories.
Navy riding herd on excess, complex IT systems
Operation Cattle Drive aims to round up old and weak IT systems, networks and applications and put them out to pasture.
Threats to election likely to extend for weeks
As the attack surface shifts from the voting process to certification of results, ransomware attacks and disinformation campaigns are likely to continue until all results are certified.
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.
National Guard steps up election support
This year National Guard units will be on the keyboards and, in some areas, at the polls.
DOD lays foundation for permanent, secure telework
The Defense Department’s Commercial Virtual Remote environment will need to go to a cloud security Impact Level 5 to support higher sensitivity, controlled unclassified information and mission critical information.
AR-based prep helps soldiers get the most out of in-person training
When the pandemic makes learning at a distance a necessity, augmented reality may help the military maintain readiness.
Pentagon needs more aggressive attitude on AI, lawmakers say
The Defense Department doesn’t have the right mindset when it comes to artificial intelligence and unmanned systems, the Future Defense Task Force says.
DISA wants ideas on dynamic spectrum sharing
The Defense Information Systems Agency is asking industry for ideas on how best to share its spectrum with both military and civilian users.
Challenges of classified BYOD
The intelligence community is working out whether it can allow staff to use their own devices for work.
JAIC to expand ethics team
Jane Pinelis, theJoint Artificial Intelligence Center's chief of testing, evaluation, and assessment, said the center is working to expand its ethics team, which is charged with ensuring the Defense Department's AI projects meet ethical standards.
Pentagon moves to revamp online education systems
As the pandemic increases the need for online learning, the Defense Department's chief management officer pushes change.
DIA preps for next-gen data environment
The Machine-Assisted Analytic Rapid-Repository System will leverage advances in cloud computing with artificial intelligence and machine learning.
DOD expects JEDI cloud award in August
The $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract is expected to be awarded by the end of August, the Defense Department CIO said.
DOD, civilian cloud office app contracts advance
Following the Pentagon's lead with its $8.2 billion cloud Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract for email and collaboration services, the Office of Management and Budget is working out a version for civilian agencies.
Pentagon may share software black list
To better secure the defense industrial base, the Pentagon wants to publish its list of software companies it doesn't trust.
DOD can't hold onto cyber warriors
After arming its cybersecurity staff with world-class skills, the Defense Department faces retention challenges because it gets "out-recruited," Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says.
Navy looks for bigger stick to enforce cyber hygiene
The ramifications of not having tight controls over sensitive data are dramatic, Navy Under Secretary Thomas Modly said.
Army plans to embed coders with troops
To address operational bottlenecks, the Army is looking at putting tech-savvy soldiers on the battlefield and using machine learning to speed risk analysis of budget decisions.
A safe space for AI development on DOD networks
The Air Force's Cognitive Engine software platform will package code-based tools to be better accepted by Defense Department systems.
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