Defense Systems
Cyber defenders study the art of cyber war
New educational opportunities provide cyberspace professionals with greater insight into threats and teach them to protect vulnerable infrastructure.
Defense Systems
Navy network projects sail toward milestones
The Navy's two most important command, control, communications and computer systems programs are heading toward major milestones later this year and beyond.
Defense Systems
Green IT on the battlefield can save more than energy
More efficient systems and solar-powered devices at forward bases can help conserve energy and money, and, at times, even save lives.
Defense Systems
Did Stuxnet cyberattack delay the inevitable?
With the announcement of its nuclear power plant being up and running, it seems Iran is more determined than ever to build a nuclear warhead. Still, writes columnist Kevin Coleman, the country is behind schedule, thanks to Stuxnet.
Defense Systems
Army Signal Corps marches efficiently into the 21st century
The Army Signal Corps is upgrading its training, equipment and roles to support cyberspace operations and get away from its draft-era mentality.
Defense Systems
Budget struggles, cyber policies shape DOD approach to cloud
Strides in cloud computing are being made even as budget woes and other challenges weigh heavily on defense IT.
Defense Systems
DOD must balance, accept risks to maintain military edge
There are risks involved with allowing for new technologies and non-standard personnel at DOD, but it's a necessary gamble for maintaining the U.S. military edge.
Defense Systems
Advanced persistent threats require a new dynamic of defense
The cyber threat is as real and advanced as ever, and with the military as a high-value target, governance for defending cyberspace must be determined as soon as possible.
Defense Systems
Learning lessons from Stuxnet before it's too late
A new class of cyber weapons, like Stuxnet, will have a long-term impact on critical infrastructure protection policy, experts at the Defense Systems Summit said.
Defense Systems
NASA chief technologist stepping down
Bobby Braun is returning to his pre-NASA life.
Defense Systems
Could invisible tanks be part of the battlefield of the future?
BAE Systems says its new Adaptiv technology can make a vehicle fade from sight in the infrared spectrum or make it look like something else entirely.
Defense Systems
DISA seeks to cut costs with new global network contract
DISA is closing in on awards for its Global Information Grid Services Management Operations contract.
Defense Systems
K-Max drone awaits orders for Afghanistan
After passing a Marine Corps evaluation, a drone manufactured by Lockheed Martin should be ready for use in Afghanistan this fall.
Defense Systems
Inaugural Defense Systems Summit to focus on network security
The Sept. 7 Defense Systems Summit will center on defense of military and critical national networks, featuring guests Robert Carey, deputy assistant secretary of defense, DOD, and Richard Hale, chief information assurance executive, DISA, to name a few.
Defense Systems
FCC names Robbins to managing director post
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed a new managing director in charge of administrative and management functions.
Defense Systems
Panetta warns DOD small-biz contracting goal is impending
With just a few weeks left in fiscal 2011, Leon Panetta cautioned that DOD is falling short of its departmentwide small-business contracting goal.
Defense Systems
Better image tagging improves warfighter situational awareness
As networking makes all types of data readily available to warfighters, technical planners are continuing to enhance techniques to make sure warfighters can find the files they need.
Defense Systems
Army picks Android for Nett Warrior device
The Army has tapped Android to provide what some observers are calling wearable computers as part of its Nett Warrior program.
Defense Systems
Sony names first chief information security officer
Company brings in former DHS official Philip Reitinger after massive hacking attack.
Defense Systems