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Why DOD's diversity problem can't be solved with numbers
Janice Glover-Jones, the Defense Intelligence Agency's chief diversity, equality and inclusion officer, said that diversity has to be more than compliance and "promote inclusive behaviors."
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How’s my driving? Researchers measure trust in autonomous vehicles
Scientists at the Army Research Lab are using facial recognition technology to gauge the trust soldiers have in their robotic teammates, enabling developers to calibrate systems so that they work efficiently with humans whose native trust levels vary.
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Army extends software contracts under ITES
The Army's enterprise software office extends a multiple award contract.
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SecDef: 'Murder of George Floyd was a wakeup call'
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he's heard similar stories from service members across the branches, which spurred DOD to stand up three initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion.
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Senate Dems cast doubt on DOD watchdog pick
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said Jason Abend's nomination circumvented a vetting process set up by the 2008 Inspector General Reform Act.
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NSA to expand unclassified telework
The National Security Agency is expanding its use of Microsoft Office 365 to support unclassified telework.
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Securing DOD telework for the long-term
For a more telework-friendly environment, the Defense Department must increase access to government-issued devices, leverage the cloud and promote secure collaboration.
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Could a new academy solve the AI talent problem?
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence is recommending a new academy to train feds to take on federal agency jobs involving emerging technologies including AI.
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Understanding the DOD's ban on some China-made telecom gear
Alejandro Sarria and Jason Workmaster, two attorneys specializing in federal contracting, shed some light on the fast approaching government ban on contracting with companies that use certain telecom equipment and services.
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Trump's pick to head DOD's CAPE talks management
John Whitley, the nominee to lead the critical Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office talked with the Senate Armed Services Committee about the future of the chief management officer position.
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NatSec users should mask location data, NSA says
The spy agency is advising users of Defense Department and National Security Systems to take steps to mask their location data on mobile devices and computers.
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Solarium commissioners focus on cyber director, better attribution
Negotiations between the House and Senate on a $740 billion defense authorization bill will determine which recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission make it into law.
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JEDI announcement slated for end of August, Pentagon says
Defense Department CIO Dana Deasy said that "barring any last minute unforeseen additional issues that are raised," the Pentagon expects to announce its "intentions to award" by the end of August.
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NSA issues BootHole mitigation guidance
Following the disclosure of a widespread vulnerability that could affect potentially billions of Linux and Windows-based devices, the National Security Agency issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting the bug and offering steps for mitigation.
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Marines pilot 5G in ‘living lab’ at Miramar
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will test the technology for energy communications, connected vehicles, drones and perimeter security.
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Culture, leadership are keys to DOD telework post-COVID
Peter Ranks, the Defense Department's deputy chief information officer for information enterprise, said continued leadership on flexible telework policies were needed to create a "new normal."
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Senate passes 2021 NDAA with veto-proof majority
The Senate passed its version of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act and the bill now heads to conference.
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DOD's cyber chief to exit this month
The Pentagon’s lead cybersecurity expert, Jack Wilmer, is leaving his post for an industry role at the end of July.
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Pentagon issues contract guidance on China tech ban
The Defense Department outlines how it will implement the upcoming government ban on doing business with companies that use certain Chinese telecommunications equipment.
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