Defense
5G has military promise but security concerns are still being untangled
Neal Ziring, technical director for the National Security Agency, said to utilize 5G for military and national security there needs to be interoperable and secure standards and policies because they will define how capabilities work together.
Defense
For defense IT, acquisitions need to be more than 'just in time'
Contract planning and boosting small business in 2022 are top of mind for Debra Daniels, the vice procurement services executive for the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Defense
NRO official examines commercial ISR challenges
Troy Meink, the National Reconnaissance Office's principal deputy director, said one of the organization's biggest challenges is folding in commercial technology to existing systems.
Defense
'Limited' progress made on the Pentagon's plan to deliver real-time acquisition data, report says
The Government Accountability Office found that the Defense Department's efforts to move to a new more automated, web-based reporting system have been limited despite plans to adopt a new system by fiscal 2022.
Defense
Defense researchers lack consistent cybersecurity safeguards, IG finds
Without an enforceable singular cybersecurity standard, research and academic institutions that develop military technology for the Pentagon could be at increased risk.
Acquisition
NGA eyes down selection to speed acquisitions
The down selection process can give the government, and vendors, a more detailed preview into the desired solution and what can actually be delivered.
Defense
Why vendors can't wait for CMMC to raise their cyber standards
"The current geopolitical climate...should have companies thinking about how they are currently defending themselves against cyber attacks," a defense official said on Thursday.
Defense
Army's data revamp hinges on APIs
The military branch wants to experiment with application programming interfaces to learn more about their impact on business processes.
Defense
DOD's AI portfolio skews toward research, GAO reports
A recent watchdog report tallies nearly 700 projects that are mostly in the R&D phase.
Defense
Space acquisitions could see more 'discipline' from Biden pick
Frank Calvelli, the nominee for the first ever assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, said better program management was key to keeping procurement on-time and on budget.
Acquisition
The Army's top buyer wants to test limits of flexible software spending
Douglas Bush, the Army's newly confirmed acquisition chief, wants to do more to reform how the service buys and sustains software.
Cybersecurity
Russian hackers are hitting cleared defense contractors, security agencies warn
The two-year campaign targeted sensitive but unclassified information stored by defense industrial base companies.
Defense
DOD bets on small businesses to improve industry competition
Part of the plan includes leaning in on other transaction agreements while increasing oversight of defense industry mergers and acquisitions.
Defense
What does a CR mean for DOD tech talent?
The Defense Department and military services often rely on pay incentives to recruit and retain tech talent, and these could be hampered by long term stopgap funding.
Defense
Overclassification and CMMC
After taking over the Pentagon's cyber security program for contractors, CIO John Sherman wants to zero-in on controlled unclassified information.
Cybersecurity
F-35 program seeks cyber reinforcements
To improve the joint strike fighters' defenses against cyber attacks, the program office responsible for it wants an open system design solution.
Defense
F-35 program seeks cyber reinforcements
To improve the joint strike fighters' defenses against cyber attacks, the program office responsible for it wants an open system design solution.
Defense
Multibillion Army headset program is 'alive and well' despite delays, secretary says
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth also said she could envision changes to the cross-functional team structure of Army Futures Command, with the possibility of sunsetting some teams and creating others.
Cybersecurity
Former CMMC Lead Resigns Amid Legal Drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
Defense
Former lead of CMMC resigns amid legal drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
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