Opinion

Senate must back creation of ‘Space National Guard’ to end a needless division

A brain drain in the space arena will have detrimental effects on our national security and our states’ readiness, and creating a Space National Guard is the best, most cost-efficient way to prevent that from happening.

Six proven steps to Zero Trust

Agency leaders are working to adopt the mindset of trust nothing and verify everything to prioritize the transformation of legacy systems.

The multi-cloud multiverse: How the Pentagon can achieve AI success

Many government agencies are overcoming these challenges using technologies such as data virtualization to implement a logical data fabric approach capable of ensuring trusted data access and sharing.

US must prepare for proliferation of cyber warfare

To build cyber resilience in this heightened threat environment, agencies must work closely with both international counterparts and industry to align on a proactive, global approach to all cyber threats –– not just state-sponsored attacks.

What the Cyber Workforce bill means for federal IT professionals

President Biden signed the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act into law, offering agencies a practical solution to the cyber staffing crisis—if they act proactively.

Zero Trust in Zero Gravity: US must commit to stay ahead of rivals in space

The U.S. must pivot towards a comprehensive cybersecurity plan immediately, the first step of which is to implement Zero Trust architectures (ZTA) across networks, and at the data level where possible, SpiderOak Inc. Executive Chairman Charles Beames says.

Using the 5Cs of fraud prevention in government programs

By detecting anomalies in data using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, agencies are able to identify nefarious activity and stop it before more costly and malicious activity occurs. Actionable information extracted from data can also enable agencies to detect and prevent fraud before it happens.

Unlocking airborne ISR can help achieve regional security in Indo-Pacific

Industry can help the U.S. and its allies expand interoperable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. Integrating advanced capabilities into airborne sensor systems and other assets will create an integrated deterrence to counter regional threats.

To maximize cybersecurity dollars, lean on Zero Trust

Getting quickly to a Zero Trust architecture is more important than ever. Implementing C2C is a means available now to continuously identify and control access for all endpoints connecting to the network, making a comprehensive Zero Trust architecture achievable.

Government analysis of facial recognition tech must extend beyond privacy

A key question for agencies and policymakers when it comes to verifying identities for tax and benefits services is…what technology alternatives exist to not only protect citizens but also combat the benefits and refund fraud that has exploded during the pandemic?

New Mideast task force can counter Iranian arms smuggling, but more capabilities are needed

U.S. Central Command must be able to to analyze and exploit intelligence, which requires a robust cadre of analysts.

The anti-satellite test ban must not undermine deterrence

The U.S. must convince its adversaries they cannot destroy America's critical satellites while retaining theirs.

‘Zero trust’ can secure satellite communications against cyberattack

Joel Machen of SpiderOak Mission Systems argues the Defense Department should take a different approach to software and operations in satellite design and operations.

The US military needs a modernized GPS capability to maintain superiority

The replacement of outdated GPS satellites in the constellation has not kept pace with our international competition and emerging global threats.

Ukraine conflict heightens US military’s data privacy vulnerabilities

It is the new normal for military service members and veterans to be considered high value targets in the information war.

Cyberattacks don’t win wars

One of the key lessons from the Russian invasion of Ukraine for other militaries is to not abandon land-maneuvering capabilities in favor of investing too much in technology. Both abilities are needed, but not at the expense of one or the other.

GEOINT

Putin is holding GPS hostage. Here’s how to get it back.

Just the threat of interfering with GPS can help Putin keep the U.S. at bay.

How to put the joint in JADC2

As DoD continues to advance JADC2, it must contend with how to create a truly joint approach while avoiding the pitfalls of past attempts at joint systems.

Turkish drones won’t give Ukraine the edge it needs

But why is Russia not dominating this unmanned war?

Why has Russia’s emerging tech had so little impact on its invasion of Ukraine?

There is still a possibility that the Kremlin will begin to leverage more advanced technologies in the future. Russia’s military already possess these capabilities, ranging from unmanned ground vehicles previously used in Syria to tactical and loitering UAVs which will arm Russian commanders with clearer battlefield situational awareness and hypersonic missiles.

Washington must do more to support companies facing Russian hackers

Moscow has repeatedly demonstrated that its hackers — which include military and intelligence cyber units as well as “independent” proxies — have the capability to inflict untold damages on the infrastructure and companies the global economy depends upon.

Five steps the Defense Department should consider for its data management strategy

Opportunities exist for the DoD to learn best practices for data and apply them within agencies. Here are five areas DoD decision-makers should consider when implementing a data management strategy.

Data transport will decide the next conflict, not hypersonics

As the U.S. and allied defense community evaluate where to focus development and problem-solving resources, it’s important to ask what will deliver the strategic advantage needed in modern warfare.The battlespace has changed, and future conflicts will be fought — and won — differently in the next 30 years than they were in the past.

Cross-Domain Technologies Are the Key to JADC2

JADC2 aims to build a cross-service digital architecture that can enable rapid and precise data exchanges across domains in order to improve decision-making at the strategic, operational and tactical edges of war fighting.

America needs a robust, resilient supply chain for semiconductors

The United States is at a precarious juncture where private and public sector missteps could erode our technological superiority.