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Rules of cyber warfare still murky
For military planners, cyberspace is a murky domain without the clearer lines that exist in physical warfare.
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Army sees smart phone strategy as continuing process
With focus shifting from the network to the technologies and services that use it, in addition to a nearly insatiable demand for mobile access, the Army has to find the right balance between security, requirements and the demand for mobile devices.
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Marines seek to balance data access, security
Balancing the need to make data accessible to all Marines while ensuring security is a challenge as the Marine Corps shifts to cloud computing.
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Outdated infrastructure slows Army network transition
Antiquated infrastructure is posing the biggest challenge to bringing the Army's new data network online -- but it's not the only challenge, says a senior commander.
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Army prepares for Network Integration Evaluation 13.1
The Army will continue to refine its tactical network for the battlefield of the future during the fourth iteration of its Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) scheduled for October and November at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
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DOD can benefit from private-sector cloud experience, say industry execs
The private sector has a lot of experience the Defense Department can exploit to speed efforts to secure computer networks from attack, according to industry executives.
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Army wants smart phone solution that can keep pace with mobile computing advances
Army leaders understand that time is short as the service prepares for a fourth round of testing how new technologies can securely fit into its tactical data network.
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DI2E aims to standardize intelligence
More complex threats require greater connectivity and intelligence sharing, which in turn requires a common framework that includes shared architectures, technology, policy and doctrine.
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Basics key to effective cyber defense, says former Army CIO
Effective cyber defense comes from following the basic rules of military strategy, says the Army's former CIO.
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Cybersecurity legislation unlikely this year unless president steps in, says Rep. Dan Lungren
Congress isn't likely to pass cybersecurity legislation this year because the private sector is skeptical of government involvement and many Americans don't understand the urgent need for it.
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Industry works to untether forces with mobile command on-the-move technology
As the Army drills down to further define its needs for mobile command on the move, industry is stepping up with technology to untether ground force communication.
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Military focuses on quick response cyber capabilities
With threats to its networks increasing, the Pentagon's approach to cyber warfare is focusing more on a quick response rather than a perfect solution.
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Sequestration report a non-event for DOD
Even though the White House released a report on Sept. 14 detailing how millions will be cut from individual military spending accounts if the sequester cuts occur starting in 2013, Defense Department officials insist they’re still not drawing up plans to implement those cuts.
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Sequestration would not be a disaster, analysts say
Despite the rhetoric by Pentagon brass, lawmakers and industry executives, several nonpartisan Washington think tanks believe sequestration might be manageable
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Commercial mobile advancing for secure use
What was once considered a long, arduous road stretching between commercially available mobile devices and the Defense Department's secure world is becoming much shorter through advances in policy on the national security level.
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Joint Staff's Bowman nominated for rank of lieutenant general
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced this week that President Barack Obama has nominated Army MG Mark S. Bowman for the rank of lieutenant general.
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BAE, EADS merger might create US intel acquisition opportunity
For BAE Systems and EADS to complete their merger, they’ll have to jump through several regulatory hoops, one of which would create a major opportunity for U.S. companies.
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Military looks for ways to integrate iPhone into JIE
Defense Department officials have recently been talking up the Joint Information Environment (JIE), which is one of their latest and most comprehensive ways to use IT to improve communications.
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Pack mule robot would haul gear in rough terrain
A robotic four-legged robot that resembles a pack mule is being developed by Boston Dynamics for possible use by U.S. troops in terrain unsuitable for vehicles.
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