For Air Force weather experts, the cloud is the future – rain or shine
The organization, which provides operational weather tools to the military and intelligence agencies, expects to fully transition to the cloud next year.
Cyber
Leidos acquires cyber company Kudu Dynamics
The finalized deal comes as Leidos is implementing a new “NorthStar” strategy that identifies cyber as one of five primary growth areas for the company.
Sensitive US military info exposed in accidental emails to Mali
Emails containing sensitive data reportedly went to the African country Mali instead of the U.S. military because of a typo.
Opinion
Biden, Congress must follow through on Pentagon’s electronics need
Semiconductors are modern wonders, but they are useless without PCBs and the rest of the electronics system.
Haugh, Biden’s pick to lead CYBERCOM and NSA, pushes Ukraine aid
The U.S. sent cyber experts to Ukraine in late 2021, ahead of Russia's invasion, to shore up network defenses and identify hacking tools.
US government-linked email accounts hacked from China, Microsoft says
The Storm-0558 hackers used forged authentication tokens — pieces of information used to verify the identity of a user — required to access the accounts.
‘Tech Watchlist’ reveals Pentagon vision of future digital battlefield
The fiscal 2023 list includes generative AI, quantum-resistant cryptography, Thunderdome cybersecurity and 5G wireless communications.
Pentagon to tighten controls over classified info after major leak
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved a set of recommendations to improve Pentagon policies and procedures that protect classified information.
Nordic firms ride wave of cyber M&A activity
The mergers and acquisitions are taking place as Sweden seeks NATO membership, and neighboring Finland this year joined the alliance.
Marine Corps triples enlistment bonuses for cyber jobs
The service has said it needs Marines who can defend against cyber attacks and launch some of their own.
Navy crafts new cyber rating, designator to streamline roles
The new rating and designator will predominantly be assigned to shore billets such as staff positions and leadership positions, and instructor billets.
