Cyber

U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, leader of Cyber Command, speaks Dec. 8, 2023, at an Intelligence and National Security Alliance event in Arlington, Virginia.

Cyber Command’s Nakasone urges renewal of foreign spy law

Section 702 allows the government to collect and review communications like emails and text messages of foreigners abroad. Critics say it's ripe for abuse.

31 hours ago

Opinion

Pentagon makes progress on Zero Trust, but next steps will be critical

Not everyone has the in-house expertise or technology that DISA does, but everyone has the capabilities to pick a place to start and make progress.

34 hours ago

AI & ML

Democrats and Republicans see role for government in development of AI

The U.S. has a long tradition of government-led technology, including the Internet, GPS and mapping the human genome.

UK says Russia behind cyber espionage aimed at undermining democracy

FSB targeted British parliamentarians from at least 2015 to this year and selectively leaked and amplified sensitive information, the Foreign Office said.

2 days ago

Unified network promises US Army rapid connectivity, cybersecurity

The unified network and related operations promises global connectivity and fewer isolated pathways to monitor, ultimately promoting cybersecurity.

3 days ago

Soldiers fire the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, during the African Lion 2021 exercise at Guirer Libouihi Air Base in June 2021.

Shift5 selected by Army to cyber-harden HIMARS fleet

The U.S. military’s increasingly computerized weapons are at risk of harassment or hijacking, the Government Accountability Office has said.

3 days ago

Stalled F-35 upgrades will delay next improvements, Wittman warns

The congressman also worries the latest TR-3 deadline of mid-2024 could slip further: “I want to be positive, but call me skeptical."

3 days ago

TITAN targeting contract to be awarded soon, Army officials say

The system will connect data-gathering sensors to shooters in the field and support advanced beyond-line-of-sight targeting.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

A handful of Blue Bear drones are seen in a field during artificial intelligence and autonomy testing among AUKUS partners in April 2023.

Defense officials put technology at center of AUKUS summit

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Australian and British counterparts in California to discuss the security pact

8 days ago

US Navy champions digital weaponry as decider of future fights

"The challenges inherent to the cyber domain are considerable," the Navy secretary wrote, "but failing to mitigate cyber risks is not an option."

8 days ago

NATO deepens cyber coalition with Asian partners

Alliance officials work to coordinate their virtual defenses with like-minded governments in Japan and South-Korea.

8 days ago

Opinion

AUKUS can work without gutting US export control laws

The AUKUS-versus-ITAR debate is a false dilemma created by industry and some in Congress, argue analysts Paul Esau and Valerie Lincy.

10 days ago

AI can shore up federal cybersecurity overwhelmed by data, GDIT says

Machines and programs can handle rote tasks, freeing up manpower already spread thin and sought after.

11 days ago

Opinion

Modular Open System Architecture allows continuous weapon upgrades

MOSA uses standardized connections between major parts of a system that allows easy replacement of major components, subsystems and software.

12 days ago

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.

13 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks ago

Your news and information resource bringing the civilian, defense, industry, private sector and critical infrastructure cyber conversations together in one place.

Section 702 allows the government to collect and review communications like emails and text messages of foreigners abroad. Critics say it's ripe for abuse.

Not everyone has the in-house expertise or technology that DISA does, but everyone has the capabilities to pick a place to start and make progress.

The U.S. has a long tradition of government-led technology, including the Internet, GPS and mapping the human genome.

FSB targeted British parliamentarians from at least 2015 to this year and selectively leaked and amplified sensitive information, the Foreign Office said.

The unified network and related operations promises global connectivity and fewer isolated pathways to monitor, ultimately promoting cybersecurity.

The U.S. military’s increasingly computerized weapons are at risk of harassment or hijacking, the Government Accountability Office has said.

The congressman also worries the latest TR-3 deadline of mid-2024 could slip further: “I want to be positive, but call me skeptical."

The system will connect data-gathering sensors to shooters in the field and support advanced beyond-line-of-sight targeting.

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

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Australian and British counterparts in California to discuss the security pact

"The challenges inherent to the cyber domain are considerable," the Navy secretary wrote, "but failing to mitigate cyber risks is not an option."

Alliance officials work to coordinate their virtual defenses with like-minded governments in Japan and South-Korea.

The AUKUS-versus-ITAR debate is a false dilemma created by industry and some in Congress, argue analysts Paul Esau and Valerie Lincy.

Machines and programs can handle rote tasks, freeing up manpower already spread thin and sought after.

MOSA uses standardized connections between major parts of a system that allows easy replacement of major components, subsystems and software.

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

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

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

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