IT and Networks

Failure to renew spy program would be ‘devastating,’ FBI chief says

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to collect data without a warrant.

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.

Opinion

5 steps to better artificial intelligence procurement

Over the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.

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.

Opinion

Changing video bit rate on the fly can boost the effectivness of ISR

The video-based intelligence provided by ISR platforms is critical to the situational awareness and effective decision-making needed for mission success.

Opinion

Unmanned systems are only as capable as their networks

The current discussion on the use of drones and robotic unmanned systems tends to overlook the pressing challenges of their connectivity.

Navigating the Pentagon’s social media rules amid the Israel-Hamas war

While OPSEC remains a priority, the lines about what service members can and cannot post have become more blurred.

Navy creates three new IT submarine ratings to promote specialization

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

White House radio spectrum access plan may benefit internet, drones

As much as 2,786 megahertz of spectrum may be repurposed for wireless broadband, drones and satellites.

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

Following the roadmap to open-source software security

It’s up to oversight bodies such as CISA, government leaders and industry partners to set baseline expectations for OSS use and ensure security.

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.

Manufacturing woes could sink US sub fleet. Can 3D printing save it?

The U.S. Navy has commissioned a flurry of activities to mature metal additive manufacturing — and Danville, Virginia, is at the heart of that effort.