Cyber

Opinion

The challenge of adding governance as a pillar of cybersecurity

The new framework expands past critical infrastructure and reflects a structure for all organizations, no matter size, industry or region.

Opinion

The case for LEO satellite connectivity in $50 billion EIS contract

The contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.

DARPA eyes creation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing hub

DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.

Pentagon seeks to rapidly build up information-warfare force

Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy.

Pentagon AI boss seeks ‘justified confidence’ to take tech into battle

Not a soldier but a data scientist, Martell headed machine-learning at companies including LinkedIn, Dropbox and Lyft before taking the job last year.

Navy creates three new IT submarine ratings to promote specialization

The sailors will specialize in communications, network security and electronic warfare.

US spy tool will lapse unless Congress and White House can cut deal

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at the end of December.

Opinion

For the federal government, Zero Trust is just the beginning

Zero Trust has been top-of-mind for the Department of Defense for some time now, as evidenced by the aggressive strategy unveiled by the agency.

Opinion

How agencies can bolster cyber infiltration, ‘exfiltration’ defenses

Exfiltration can manifest itself in an accidental or intentional disclosure of internal data.

Opinion

Zero hour for Zero Trust: How data tagging can speed implementation

Currently, agencies take their own unique approaches to the data discovery process, the authors say.

Opinion

The US just got serious about cybersecurity. Contractors aren’t ready.

In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.

Pentagon debuts new data and AI strategy after Biden’s executive order

The strategy joins structures recently stood up within the Pentagon to govern data and artificial intelligence.

White House pick for US cyber director spotlights hiring outside STEM

It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.

Opinion

How US can get and stay ahead of adversaries on intelligence data

Data is playing an increasingly critical role in intelligence community operations and mission support.

Countries at UK summit vow to tackle AI’s ‘catastrophic’ risks

Harris said the world needs to start acting now to address “the full spectrum” of AI risks, not just existential threats such as massive cyberattacks.

Opinion

CISA cybersecurity plan offers possibility of real results

These objectives commit CISA to partnering with the private sector to protect America’s critical infrastructure, the author argues.