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Cloud security specialists merge

HyTrust acquires HighCloud Security and its encryption software.

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Panel warns that US spy R&D isn’t keeping pace

A commission reviewing spy agency research and development finds shortfalls, lack of coordination.

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FAA releases civil drone roadmap with privacy focus

Agency blueprint stresses operational safety, privacy policy for UAS test sites.

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HP prevails in NGEN protest

GAO denies Harris protest Next Generation Enterprise Network contract.

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DISA closes more data centers

Consolidation designed to advance agency’s Joint Information Environment effort.

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DOD offers glimpse at its ‘black’ budget

Release of “top line” figure doesn’t harm national security, Pentagon says.

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US spectrum warfare strategy stresses flexibility

The emerging spectrum strategy will force the military services to squeeze more capability from less bandwidth.

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DOD seeks agility after spectrum shift

The Pentagon’s deputy CIO expects “orderly change” to new spectrum bands over the next several years.

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Cybersecurity in the era of controls

A new movement in security is taking hold based on continuous monitoring of critical security controls.

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GEOINT tradecraft: 'Human geography'

How new tools like Activity Based Intelligence are helping intel analysts map the “human terrain.”

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Army net initiative gains momentum despite shutdown

The latest version of the services Network Integration Evaluation was slowed by the government shutdown but is expected to wrap up on schedule.

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Space laser sets data download record

A laser system aboard NASA’s LADEE moon probe demonstrates fastest two-way communications.

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3 ways to secure networks against current, future threats

Securing IT networks should be ongoing, with consideration for potential long-term effects and threats.

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Navy orders Raytheon to stop work on next-gen radar

Order stems from Lockheed Martin protest of Air and Missile Defense Radar contract award.

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Army pushes capability sets for tactical nets

Battlefield-tested tactical networks are being gradually upgraded as the Army seeks to push more data back and forth across its mobile networks.

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NGA opens doors to GEOINT app store

Following the lead of other agencies, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is making it easier to download apps.

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DISA renews satellite comms deal with Iridium

The contract renewal could be worth up to $400 million.

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Odierno outlines Army’s post-war strategy

Army chief of staff says the service must use limited resources wisely as uncertainty grows.

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Seapower symposium cancelled due to shutdown

The Chief of Naval Operation said the biennial conference is a victim of the government shutdown.

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Military looks to reuse IT equipment

Army command leading effort to repurpose computer hardware, achieve savings.