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Out-of-control Army phishing test results in new guidelines
On the bright side, recipients didn't click on a fake link or submit their personal information.
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Enemy ID: How DOD uses biodata in the field
Next-Generation ABIS uses fingerprint, palm, iris and facial scans to keep track of potential adversaries abroad.
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Watch: How Marines use small drones for situational awareness
Engineers and Marines demonstrate how they get "over the hill" reconnaissance.
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NRL wants to beam solar power from satellite arrays
An array of new, efficient modules developed at the lab could send power to troops in remote areas.
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6 greatest cybersecurity myths and why you should not trust them
To understand what cybersecurity really is, you should first know what it is not, Dejan Kosutic says.
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DOD expanding use of commercial cloud
Nine more providers are lined up to deliver services, CIO Teri Takai tells a House subcommittee.
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The key to securing mobile assets within DOD
Multilayer authentication and multiplatform interoperability is essential, Precise Biometrics’ Jeff Scott says.
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Slicing up the spectrum: DOD’s tough task
The department needs to balance its own needs for more bandwidth while freeing up frequencies for commercial use.
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DOD adds $750M to Northrop deal for IT support
The modification of a contract for support to the ballistic missile defense systems raises the total value of the 10-year deal to $3.5 billion.
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Enabling battlefield big data ‘on the move’
UAVs, sensors and mobile devices are creating a staggering amount of data. Solid-state storage can help manage and analyze it, NetApp’s Greg Gardner says.
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Northrop Grumman delivers GPS III antennas
Self-deploying antennas destined for next batch of next-generation navigation satellites.
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Army aims to make mobile tactical network iPhone-easy (almost)
Recent improvements to WIN-T Increment 2 include faster startup, a friendlier interface and improved troubleshooting.
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DISA delivers new version of Enterprise Portal Service to SIPRNet
DEPS 2.0 gives users customizable choice for collaboration, and plenty of storage.
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Spectrum Challenge: Can software-defined radios defeat jamming?
Eighteen teams will both duel and work together in DARPA’s effort to find radio protocols that can function in contested electromagnetic environments.
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With R&D budgets, high risk has its rewards
Funding boost for DARPA’s research and development show DOD’s willingness to “invest in a few big bets.”
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Excalibur brings high-energy lasers closer to the field
DARPA’s optical phased array takes a big step toward low-power precision targeting.
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Navy awards $13M contract for DCGS-Marine Corps support
SAIC will provide program management, production engineering and other services.
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Navy goes with HP PCs for ONE-Net refresh
The company’s products, including Elite notebooks, tablets and desktops, will replace current systems at domestic and international bases.
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GPS III program faces cuts, more delays in 2015 budget
Long-lasting legacy GPS systems allow leeway for slower development.
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