Modernization
FCC CTO worries about a world without net neutrality
Ahead of Thursday's historic vote to repeal the Obama administration's open internet rules, the Federal Communications Commission's CTO Eric Burger penned concerns over whether internet providers would throttle and block access to websites.
Cybersecurity
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.
People
Essye Miller named acting DOD CIO
Miller currently serves as the DOD's deputy CIO for cybersecurity but will step into the CIO role as John Zangardi heads to DHS.
Acquisition
DOD looks to DIUX for the future of acquisition
In the midst of a reorg and modernization efforts, the Defense Department wants to lean on its experimental arm to cure procurement woes.
People
Army modernization command looks to avoid red tape
The Futures and Modernization Command, which is set to stand up in 2018, will have to resist the ways of old if it wants to be successful.
Cybersecurity
Army looks to tap civilian talent for cyber force
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.
People
Norton tipped as next DISA chief
Defense Secretary James Mattis announced that current vice director Adm. Nancy Norton will succeed outgoing DISA head Lt. Gen Alan Lynn.
Modernization
Armed services plan for an increasingly mobile future
The Air Force, Marine Corps and Army are looking to bring logistics tracking and wireless learning capabilities to mobile devices for troops.
Modernization
Mobile apps demand collides with security concerns
The Defense Department has an aggressive mobile strategy, but can it keep up with demand and security patches?
Cybersecurity
USAF official: Why elevating CyberCom isn't enough
Making cyber a combatant command is sign of the Pentagon's priorities, but it will take collaborative leadership to facilitate cyber readiness, says an Air Force cyber leader.
Digital Government
Senate panel grills former Lockheed exec about potential conflicts
John Rood, the Lockheed Martin executive nominated for undersecretary of defense for policy, is drawing questions on how he would treat his former firm.
Cybersecurity
How to fix information sharing, according to industry
Secret cyber threat data and a clunky clearance process are barriers to bidirectional information sharing, industry representatives told Congress.
Acquisition
DISA embraces OTAs
The DOD's IT shop is leveraging "other transaction authority" to buy leading-edge technology for prototypes and experiments.
Cybersecurity
NDAA pushes more oversight of cyber
With $8 billion dedicated to improving U.S. cyber capabilities, the NDAA has a host of policies geared toward boosting the cyber workforce and streamlining operations.
Cybersecurity
Joyce: Civilian cyber could use more discipline
The top White House cybersecurity adviser suggests civilian agencies could take a page from the Pentagon's handbook.
Cybersecurity
How the Air Force is building resiliency
Compliance only gets you so far, explained one senior official.
Acquisition
Where should agencies look for innovation?
John Kammerer, NSA's technical director of high performance computing solutions, wants the federal government to pay more attention to startups.
Modernization
The future of algorithmic warfare
The Department of Defense is six months into Project Maven, an effort to leverage AI for warfighting.
Cybersecurity
U.S. ports lack key cyber tools
The NotPetya attack in June that briefly crippled shipping giant Maersk is a reminder that maritime cybersecurity vulnerability is a problem with global reach.
Cybersecurity
Learning to 'fight through the hurt'
Rear Adm. Danelle Barrett wants U.S. cyber forces to be able fight through "Puerto Rico levels" of devastation.
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