Artificial Intelligence
AI in Government Hinges on Supportive Leadership and a “Glass Breaker” in Charge
Federal officials said that new technologies often need a “disrupter” responsible for breaking through bureaucratic obstacles.
Artificial Intelligence
The IC's 4-year Emerging Tech Investment Plan
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's investment strategy aims to make it easier for companies to connect with program managers.
Emerging Tech
IARPA Project Aims to Identify People from Drones by More Than Just Their Face
“It'll be interesting to see in a year or two from now,” according to the program manager.
Emerging Tech
Russian Invasion Highlights Growing Importance of Open Source Intelligence
The Russian invasion of Ukraine demonstrates the practice’s real-time value.
Cybersecurity
Iran-Linked Hackers Conducting Operations Against Government Networks, Intel Agencies Warn
Iranian government-linked hackers may be using global circumstances to their advantage.
Emerging Tech
IARPA Seeks Ways to Track Nontrackable Space Junk
Right now, more than 100 million pieces of space debris smaller than 1 cm orbit Earth.
Modernization
New App Tracks Terrorism-Linked Events in Local U.S. Communities
It marks an enhancement of the information-sharing capabilities the National Counterterrorism Center offered before.
Ideas
Increasing Transparency, Diversity and Innovation in the Intelligence Community
To build and retain the next generation of intelligence professionals, the IC should pull back the curtain to help prospective talent see themselves in these roles.
Digital Government
US Spy Chief Warns Government Is Classifying Too Much Data
Emerging technologies have had a direct impact on how much data the government classifies.
Cybersecurity
NGA looks to tech to support unclassified workforce
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is looking to the future with plans to accommodate uncleared employees and to be prepared for "a changing world environment that we don't anticipate," said Mark Andress, the agency's CIO.
Emerging Tech
Intel Researchers Explore Making Adaptive Computer Systems that Can Be Worn Like Comfy Clothes
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity wants information to accelerate the design of smart, responsive textiles.
Cybersecurity
How cyber gray zone conflict can shape conventional war
As gray zone conflict becomes the norm, the intelligence community may have to make some changes to adapt.
Policy
How China Is Digitally Challenging US Central Command
The Pentagon may have “CENTCOM fatigue,” but Beijing is pushing into the Middle East, warns the command’s communications chief.
Digital Government
Experts Suggest Open Source Intelligence Has Important Role to Play in National Security
Open source intelligence is growing in importance.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Web Services Announces Second ‘Top Secret’ Cloud Region
The region is designed for U.S. defense, intelligence and national security agencies.
Cybersecurity
NSA Director: Evolving Cyber Threats Require Deeper Public-Private Partnerships
“This is not Cold War 2.0 and China is not the Soviet Union,” Gen. Paul Nakasone said.
Cybersecurity
Zero-trust has a branding problem
A zero-trust approach to cybersecurity is intended to increase vigilance and minimize risk, but without the necessary context, the concept could raise discomfort or even hostility among federal workers.
Modernization
GAO Sides With Microsoft in Massive NSA Contract Protest
NSA awarded the contract to Amazon Web Services in July.
Modernization