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Special Ops leads the charge for specialized data delivery
A new generation of technology is putting more agile and capable ISR systems in the hands of special operators and those who support them in the field. That holds promise for empowering regular forces as the technology is perfected and costs come down.
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Why smart phones might become the Army's secret weapon
The Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center is testing how smart phones and their applications can boost situational awareness for dismounted troops.
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Smart phones prepare for battle
Jason Sypniewski, branch chief of the Product Manager C4ISR On-the-Move's Integrated Event Design and Analysis branch, discusses how handheld devices will be integrated into the upcoming E10 exercise.
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JTRS puts networking waveforms to the test
Capt. Jeff Hoyle, Joint Tactical Radio System’s Network Enterprise Domain program manager, spoke recently with Defense Systems about the challenges of developing and managing networks, upcoming tests and demonstrations, and efforts to meet user needs.
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DARPA plans to SMITE insider enemies
DARPA is looking for technologies to deal with attacks originating from within.
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Army applies boot camp approach to acquisition workforce
The program aims to train new contracting professionals to take on work with minimal oversight, writes Harry Hallock, executive director of the Army’s TACOM Contracting Center in Warren, Mich.
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Army gives battlefield networks high priority
Brig. Gen. Lee Price, Army program executive officer of command, control and communications-tactical, discusses network architecture, technology transition and the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical program.
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Navy Reserve moves final network to NMCI
The Navy Reserve on May 17 shut down the Navy Reserve Net (NAVRESNET), its last legacy computer network, in a move that will save the service $1.2 million.
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Are password rules just bad magic?
We still want your ideas for creating and remembering strong passwords, but at least one security consultant thinks it's the wrong approach. Here's why.
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Strong passwords: You DO have better ideas!
We asked you for ideas on creating and remembering strong passwords, and the floodgates opened.
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Cyberspace officers get their wings
The Air Force has transferred about 3,000 communications officers to new positions as cyberspace officers, reports Bruce Rolfsen at Air Force Times.
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Research and development game-changers for cybersecurity
The Obama administration is trying to take cybersecurity to the next level with an R&D program aimed at producing 'game-changing' technologies.
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The top 10 awfully bad passwords people use
Many end users don't understand the need for good passwords, report shows.
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DOD picks 11 to streamline intell buys
The Defense Intelligence Agency has awarded contracts to 11 companies that qualify them to compete for $6.6 billion worth of information technology task orders that will support defense intelligence initiatives and those of the greater intelligence community.
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Managing strong passwords: You got a better idea?
The best tip for creating -- and remembering without writing down -- strong passwords wins a prize.
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Embattled missile program meets its demise
After weeks of speculation, poor performance and doubts about its efficiency, the Defense Department approved an Army recommendation to cancel the Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System precision-attack missile program.
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Personal data of reservists, veterans at risk in recent thefts
In separate incidents, thieves stole laptop computers containing personal information on reservists and veterans.
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