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How to properly assess cyber security
While a perfect cyber security assessment does not exist, using the internationally recognized ISO set of standards provides a solid foundation upon which organization’s can build.
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The second time around isn't the charm for NETCENTS-2
The Air Force has dismissed all of the protests associated with the recently awarded $6.9 billion Network Centric Solutions (NETCENTS-2) Netcentric Products contract vehicle as it seeks to take corrective actions on the contract related to the Trade Agreements Act, which prevents the procurement of components from certain countries.
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The gateway to DoD applications on personal mobile devices could be a "container"
The ultimate goal of using personal mobile devices to secure access to DoD applications begins with keeping the two interests completely separate, according to a major network provider.
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The imperative of cyber force leadership
Here is an idea, why don’t we launch a re-skilling program for all the veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and give them the cyber skills necessary for these roles.
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DISA/NSA move to address insider threats to enterprise networks
The Defense Information Systems Agency has issued a solicitation for enterprise services attack analysis capabilities to address insider threats.
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The Army lays out its objectives for this month's NIE 13.2
WIN-T Inc 2, Nett Warrior and other tactical communications systems now testing at White Sands Missile Range.
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The imperative for device management is key to the DOD's mobility plan
Pressure is mounting on the Defense Information Systems Agency to find solid footing for mobile device management.
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Fifteen companies share in $900 million Navy SPAWAR award
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., awarded 15 companies wide-ranging contracts worth about $900 million for interoperable command, control, communication, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, information operations, enterprise information services and space capabilities.
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Operating Solo in Cyber
It is dangerous to operate without universal acceptance of the application of international law to the cyber domain by the majority if not all of the 231 countries/territories connected to the Internet.
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DISA issues new guidance for secure, enterprise mobility
DISA has approved the Security Technical Implementation Guides for Blackberry and Samsung Knox devices, which means that DOD organizations will be able to use those devices in conjunction with a secure enterprise mobility environment.
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Satellite phones obsolete; DISA looking for a new, secure capability
With some Iridium satellite phones in use by the military now more than 15 years old and going out of production, the Defense Information Systems Agency has issued a Request for Information to procure a Follow-On Secure Handset.
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