Modernization
DISA pilots zero-trust networking
The Defense Information Systems Agency is testing out zero-trust networking on DOD's classified network.
Cybersecurity
Army researchers develop metrics for cyber defenders' agility
The cyber agility framework can help organizations better understand the effectiveness of their cybersecurity efforts.
Digital Government
House narrowly passes $733 billion NDAA, setting up for Senate fight
House Democrats rallied to pass the 2020 defense authorization bill without any Republican support, building contention over topline spending and other high-profile issues.
Digital Government
Army chief Milley strongly backs 'dual hat' role at Cyber Command
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testified during his confirmation hearing that filling DOD's leadership vacancies was essential to the "effectiveness and efficiency of the department."
Modernization
Tech amendments in the House NDAA
Congress has begun debating the future of the 2020 defense authorization bill and more than 400 amendments.
Modernization
DOD preps bases for 5G
Defense Department CIO Dana Deasy said the organization is putting together a list of bases across the services to test -- and ultimately keep -- 5G capabilities.
Cybersecurity
DOD's cyber policy deputy clarifies homeland support role
A senior defense official explained that DOD can provide information sharing and technical expertise to respond to ongoing cyber threats against the homeland.
Digital Government
DOD tweaks acquisition strategies for unmanned systems
Kevin Fahey, the assistant secretary of defense for acquisition, said his office wants to steer DOD away from developing new technologies and training requirements simultaneously.
Modernization
Oracle fires back in JEDI lawsuit as court date approaches
Lawyers for Amazon Web Services, the Department of Justice and Oracle are set to deliver oral arguments in the long-running JEDI lawsuit on July 10, while an award from DOD is expected in late August.
People
Lawmaker worried about DOD leadership shuffle
Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) worries U.S. defenses in space could be at risk due to lack of permanent leadership at the Pentagon.
Digital Government
JEDI award expected in August
The Defense Department is expecting to award its first major cloud contract by the end of August despite ongoing legal challenges.
Modernization
DIA dives into analytics
The Defense Intelligence Agency hopes to start building Machine-Assisted Analytic Rapid-Repository System in fiscal 2020 to help re-engineer its data environment.
Cybersecurity
Defense budget fight coming, Ernst says
The defense top-line budget will be a point of contention between the Republican-led Senate and Democrat-led House as they resolve their differences with the 2020 defense authorization bill, a leading lawmaker said on Tuesday.
Digital Government
DISA, DIU take hits in House defense bill
Lawmakers are taking note of seemingly unjustified defense growth in crafting of the 2020 defense authorization bill.
Acquisition
More scrutiny of OTAs in defense bill
Lawmakers seek annual reporting requirements to get insight into how the Defense Department uses other transaction agreements.
Modernization
$733 billion defense bill passes committee
The House Armed Services Committee debated into the early morning, pushing the 21 hour mark before passing its version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
Modernization
5G, AI could get more funding in Republican amendment to defense bill
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, wants to add $17 billion to the top-line defense budget with boosts to tech initiatives.
Acquisition
HASC chairman looks to block supply chain threats in NDAA
The House defense committee chair wants DOD to develop a process and criteria for suspending and debarring foreign tech companies that pose supply chain risks.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers promotes cyber education, accountability in defense bill
House defense panels think DOD's cyber recruiting efforts -- and cyber tools -- are too spread out to be effective.
Modernization