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Regs would be setback for cybersecurity, coalition says
A coalition of industry organizations is warning against abandoning the partnership model for infrastructure protection, calling instead for increased cooperation and financial incentives.
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Navy picks 8 for integrated security work
Lockheed Martin Corp., BAE Systems Inc., L-3 Services and five other companies have been named to a Navy indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract that includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the individual contracts to an estimated $183 billion.
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Air Force awards satellite study contract
The Air Force has awarded Hughes Network Systems LLC a contract to conduct an architectural study of system capabilities for commercial communications satellites.
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Lawrence takes Army CIO helm
Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, former commanding general of U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command, is the new Army CIO.
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Tips on how to defend yourself in cyberspace
Microsoft's Scott Charney says there are some threats in cyberspace that we're probably going to have to learn to live with.
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DOD social media rules might be here to stay
The Defense Department has reauthorized for another year existing social media guidelines which were set to expire this month.
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The challenge of building public/private partnerships
Everyone agrees that public/private partnerships are necessary to improve cybersecurity. So why is everyone still asking for them?
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The power of information networks
Recent events in Egypt and elsewhere around the world reveal the power of information networks.
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Satellite efficiency can drive much-needed savings
It's important in tight budget times to ensure that networks with a satellite communications component are configured to move the most data possible using the least amount of bandwidth possible to minimize costs.
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Are we moving fast enough to secure our networks?
A recurring topic of conversation in government circles remains the threat that cyberattacks pose to our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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Afghan bomb numbers blow up with surge
Although the surge in Afghanistan is underway, improvised explosive devices are still found in large numbers.
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Those behind Stuxnet attack may not be who we think they are
The Stuxnet cyberattack has all the makings of a 21st-century spy thriller. But the reality is that this is just a glimpse of what is to come regarding cyberattacks on our infrastructure in the Digital Age.
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NARA names 3 to new leadership positions
David Ferriero, archivist of the United States, named three top deputies to a new leadership team.
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Strike aircraft might get new combat ID tool
The Joint Forces Command is evaluating server technology that provides pilots with a previously unavailable on-demand request capability for ground-based friendly force location information.
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Next-gen Blue Force Tracking system gets major boost
Blue Force Tracking 2 will greatly improve situational awareness on the battlefield for soldiers and Marines in helicopters and combat vehicles.
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Army puts smart phones to the test
The Army is awaiting the results of various smart phone technology pilot projects before it will make a judgment on whether some or all soldiers will carry such technology with them.
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Boeing’s new unit targets rising military bandwidth demand
Boeing has established a Commercial Satellite Services unit to market satellite telecommunications services, including hosted payloads, to the federal government and other satellite users.
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The downfall of volunteerism: The report
There was a no report because there was no time to finish the report.
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As hardware shrinks, ruggedization challenges grow
The military wants more nimble rugged computers that reduce cost, size, weight and power to the warfighter.
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