Modernization
DOD releases electronic warfare strategy to stakeholders
The DOD has released a new strategy to guide its buildup of electronic warfare capabilities, but the unclassified document is only available to government and contractors.
Cybersecurity
More money for cyber in 2018 NDAA
The House Armed Services Committee is looking to boost spending on cybersecurity training in the 2018 NDAA, while empowering DOD's CIO to govern supply chain risk.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Russia tried to hack voting systems in 21 states
DHS officials confirmed for the first time that Russian hackers tried to penetrate voting systems in 21 different states in the run-up to the 2016 election, but said the hacking did not affect election results.
Acquisition
McCain dresses down DOD deputy nominee
President Trump's nominee for deputy defense secretary faced strong criticism from Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain over his background at Boeing and for some of the answers the nominee provided to senators during his confirmation hearing.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: NSA needs to boost insider-threat protocols
While the intelligence agency has implemented several of the Secure-the-Net initiatives launched in the wake of the Edward Snowden leak, additional steps are still needed.
Digital Government
DOD to Congress: continuing resolution threatens modernization
The U.S. military is facing new threats from technologically savvy adversaries, and unless Congress provides stable funding, U.S. forces will be increasingly vulnerable in the cyber domain, say Pentagon leaders.
Cybersecurity
Why DOD needs to think long term about cyber workforce
As the Pentagon rushes to fill short-term cyber positions, it must focus on training and recruiting cyber warriors who can anticipate and adapt to future threats.
Modernization
DISA and DOD work through shared pain points
As DISA develops much of the architecture and infrastructure to facilitate the DOD's Joint Information Environment, the two entities are working through a range of growing pains.
Modernization
CSRA wins $500M milCloud 2.0 contract
Contractor CSRA won the contract to supply the next generation of private cloud for the Department of Defense.
Cybersecurity
Report: Cyberthreat can target electric grids around the world
A sophisticated malware framework that was behind a December 2016 cyberattack on a Ukrainian power grid can be reconfigured to attack just about any grid system in the world, according to a new analysis.
Acquisition
Army colonel indicted in alleged $20M contracting fraud scheme
An active duty Army colonel is facing 85 years in prison for his role in an alleged $20 million fraud and bribery scheme involving IT related contracts.
Cybersecurity
Congress wants oversight of DOD cyber ops
Legislators have introduced a bill requiring the Pentagon to provide details of sensitive military cyber weapons and cyber operations.
Cybersecurity
Comey warns Russia will be back
While many questions remained unanswered after the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey, he made one point abundantly clear: Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and it will do so again.
Cybersecurity
Spy powers overshadowed by Russia in Senate hearing
Officials testifying about the extension of a key surveillance program spent most of a Senate hearing dodging questions about President Trump.
Cybersecurity
Why there's no silver bullet for cyber deterrence
Members of Congress are increasingly calling for a cyber deterrence strategy that one former DOD official says is possible, but won't be easy.
Digital Government
USAF secretary calls for more research and innovation
New Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says that in addition to pressing readiness and modernization needs, the service must prioritize innovation, research and realigning the cyber workforce.
Cybersecurity
DISA says funding cut won’t slow new background check system
DISA is in the process of developing a new IT platform for federal background investigations, and despite a one-third cut in proposed funding for 2018, the agency says it has the needed budget.
Modernization
What's slowing down DOD's data center consolidation?
The Defense Department is working through a variety of barriers, including legacy tech and cloud requirements, as it continues its effort to consolidate data centers.
Cybersecurity
CyberCom mission forces continue to evolve
While the 133 teams of DOD Cyber Mission forces have reached initial operating capability, their organization, equipment and deployment structures continue to develop and change.
Modernization
Booz Allen, NGA probe intel leak
Defense and intelligence contractor Booz Allen Hamilton and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency are investigating how a trove of sensitive program data was apparently uploaded to a public Amazon cloud server.
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