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US cyber defenses outmatched by hackers
The blur between criminal acts in cyberspace, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage and acts of cyber aggression by rogue nations has placed U.S. defense forces in a very precarious position.
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LandWarNet to tackle cyber challenges in time of war
Defense Systems staff will provide comprehensive coverage of the LandWarNet 2011 conference, "Transforming Cyber While at War." Our reporters will be on hand to cover the breaking news on cyber command and control, joint and network visibility and protection, warfighter information infrastructure and persistent global threats.
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Enterprise e-mail's departmentwide future uncertain
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai won't mandate migration to the Defense Information Systems Agency's enterprise e-mail effort, so the question of whether other branches will move their e-mail programs to the cloud hangs in the air.
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North Korea's cyber capabilities cause alarm
North Korea's cyber ambitions have been an increasing concern in recent years.
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DOD adopts tactical approach to information assurance
DOD cyber experts are building a security infrastructure designed to armor-plate sensitive information and critical systems.
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DISA to boost content delivery, data storage services
DISA is launching efforts to improve content delivery services and provide additional storage capacity to military users.
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DISA builds more security into military networks
DISA's program executive office for Mission Assurance and Network Operations is managing several of the agency's cybersecurity and network defense programs.
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DISA moves away from traditional contract structures
Rapidly evolving technology requirements may mean a shift away from firm fixed-price contracts, according to DISA officials.
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DISA fine-tunes acquisition process to obtain better services
Agency works through feedback to improve contract process.
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For DOD enterprise progress, challenges both familiar and new
DISA's many enterprise service initiatives face obstacles that range from age-old culture struggles to dealing with security requirements that change by the day.
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Fighter plane-size UAVs mature rapidly
Two unmanned attack aircraft are shaping up to be the future fast-attack platforms to come.
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DARPA to help shield cloud networks from cyberattack
DARPA's Mission-oriented Resilient Clouds program seeks to protect cloud networks vital to military missions.
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DARPA to develop GPS-free microchip navigation
The DOD's research arm is working on a variety of new systems that would allow troops and weapons to be located even when their navigation systems are being jammed.
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Navy publishes Google+ guide
Google+ has attracted more than 10 million users since its recent introduction. Now the Navy has released an introduction to the new social tagging service.
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Military refines techniques to counter hostile drones
The possibility of meeting enemy unmanned aircraft on future battlefields has initiated a series of test to model ways to counter the threat.
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DISA has crucial role to play in budget drawdown, Lynn says
DISA-led IT strategies will prove critical as the budget ax falls on the Defense Department, DOD Deputy Secretary William Lynn says.
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IG launches DARPA conflict-of-interest audits
A possible DARPA conflict of interest with a defense contractor closely tied to its director has caused DOD's inspector general to begin special audits.
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Army revises doctrine for battlefield bots
The Army is fitting roles for robots into its force structure and operational plans.
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Information sharing is lifeblood of military ops: Pollett
DISA Director Lt. Gen. Carroll Pollett highlighted some of the agency's top initiatives, including enterprise e-mail, in the opening keynote of the DISA Customer and Industry Forum in Baltimore Aug. 16.
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